Blockchain
A blockchain is a distributed, append-only ledger in which data is grouped into cryptographically linked blocks, replicated across many independent computers so that no single party can unilaterally alter the recorded history.
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Glossary Terms(12)
Solidity
Solidity is a statically typed programming language designed for writing smart contracts on Ethereum and other blockchain platforms compatible with the Ethereu…
Peer-to-Peer Network
A peer-to-peer (P2P) network is a decentralized architecture in which participating nodes, called peers, act as both clients and servers, sharing resources and…
Byzantine Fault Tolerance
Byzantine fault tolerance (BFT) is the property of a distributed system that allows it to continue operating correctly even when some of its nodes fail in arbi…
Content Addressable Storage
Content-addressable storage (CAS) is a data storage method where content is retrieved using a unique identifier derived directly from the content itself, typic…
Blockchain
A blockchain is a distributed, append-only ledger in which data is grouped into cryptographically linked blocks, replicated across many independent computers s…
Smart Contract
A smart contract is self-executing code deployed on a blockchain that automatically enforces the terms of an agreement when predefined conditions are met, with…
Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency is a digital asset designed to work as a medium of exchange, secured by cryptography and typically recorded on a decentralized blockchain rather…
Bitcoin
Bitcoin is the first decentralized cryptocurrency, launched in 2009, that enables peer-to-peer digital payments secured by a proof-of-work blockchain without r…
Ethereum
Ethereum is a decentralized, blockchain-based platform launched in 2015 that supports smart contracts, allowing developers to build and run programmable applic…
NFT (Non-Fungible Token)
A non-fungible token (NFT) is a blockchain-based record that represents unique ownership of a specific digital or digital-linked item, distinguishing it from f…
Web3
Web3 refers to a vision of the internet built on decentralized, blockchain-based infrastructure, where users can own data and digital assets directly through c…
Decentralized Application (dApp)
A decentralized application (dApp) is software whose core logic runs on a blockchain through smart contracts rather than on servers controlled by a single comp…