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In the blockchain, hashing is a cryptographic function that serves to connect each block with the next and to identify each block. In practice, hashing is often used to identify and find a transaction on the blockchain.
In the blockchain, hashing is a cryptographic function that serves to connect each block with the next and to identify each block. In practice, hashing is often used to identify and find a transaction on the blockchain.
A blockchain network used for testing new applications and features in a secure environment.
Difficulty level of the cryptographic problems to be solved to mine a Bitcoin block.
Protocol that operates on the basis of a blockchain to improve network scalability and efficiency.
The Unspent Transaction Output is the amount of cryptocurrency resulting from a transaction on certain blockchains, which can be the input for future transactions.
On the Ethereum blockchain, accounts are the foundation of the decentralised ledger and they are usually associated with a wallet address.
Financial compensation paid to the creator of an NFT following its secondary purchase.
A multisig wallet is a type of crypto wallet that requires two or more private keys to perform transactions.
A type of crypto wallet in which third parties hold the owner's private keys.
Sequence of 12 or 24 words used to retrieve access to a wallet.
A crypto wallet in which the owner retains custody of the private keys.
Fan Tokens are utility tokens that allow sports teams to connect with their fans.
Minting is the process of registration and creation of new digital assets on the blockchain, like tokens of NFTs.
An NFT domain is a decentralised Internet domain managed by smart contracts and registered on the blockchain.
Digital platform in which users take part in shared experiences, immersed in an online virtual environment, sometimes based on blockchain
A variant of Proof-of-Stake in which the stake is transferred to delegates who act as validators.
It is a type of Proof-of-Stake in which validators are chosen randomly and anonymously thanks to the VRF function.
Proof-of-Stake variant in which tokens are not staked but liquid.
Total amount of cryptocurrency being staked
The joint staking of several people's cryptocurrencies with the aim to increase the rewards
Type of staking that requires the use of a cold wallet
A technology based on cryptography that enables decentralised and uncensored execution of any type of transaction.
A consensus mechanism based on putting cryptocurrencies at stake in order to contribute to the blockchain.
This is the first block of a blockchain, sometimes referred to as block 0.
The number of blocks in a blockchain starting from the genesis block.
The set of interconnected computers, called nodes, on which the blockchain of a given cryptocurrency is based.
Literally 'transactions per second', it is a measure of the speed of a blockchain.
Exchange of value, property or data between two parties.
Fragments' of blockchain operating in parallel.
A consensus mechanism for blockchain based on the computing power of mining.
Device connected to a blockchain and participating in its network.
Transaction that is not performed on the blockchain.
Any process executed or recorded on the blockchain
A company that bases its business on mining, by collecting a large number of powerful mining devices.
The process of creating new blocks for a blockchain in exchange for cryptocurrency rewards.
A decentralised way to validate transactions on blockchain.
In the cryptocurrency sector, it indicates the way and rules by which projects and blockchains are governed.
Commission paid for the execution of transactions.
The possibility for an attacker to spend the same amount twice if the payment system does not have a mechanism to prevent this.
A Denial of Service is a computer attack that aims to make a network or service inaccessible.
Distributed Ledger Technologies are technologies based on an immutable ledger of transactions, the control of which is distributed.
It is said of a system governed by the consensus of its participants and without a central authority or hierarchy.
Wallets that are not connected to the internet.
In blockchain technology, it is a connection that allows interaction between different blockchains.
Increase in the value of an asset, in an excessive way, given its intrinsic value.
Software that allows users to view all transactions and data exchanged on a given blockchain.
The set of encrypted transactions that, connected to other blocks, makes up a blockchain.
Devices dedicated to mining certain cryptocurrencies.
The ability to exchange data with other platforms, including those based on different types of blockchain, as well as with the off-chain world.
When a node or group of nodes attempts to take control of the blockchain.