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Artificial Intelligence (AI) A succinct definition of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Artificial Intelligence (AI)Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinArtificial Intelligence (AI)Artificial intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science that enables machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as understanding natural language, recognising patterns, solv…
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Web3 A succinct definition of Web3 Web3Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYWEB3Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinWeb3Web3 is the third version of the internet. It is focused on reading, writing, and owning. Although this iteration of the internet is still a work in progress and consistently evolving, it mainly focuses on leveraging blockchain-based technologies, machine learning (ML), smart contracts, and artificial intelligence (AI). On the…
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DevP2P A succinct definition of DevP2P DevP2PLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYDEVP2PCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinDevP2PDevP2P, short for Developer Peer-to-Peer, is used in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, specifically designed to facilitate peer-to-peer (P2P) communication amongst nodes (computers) in a decentralised network.One of the primary functions of DevP2P is node discovery. Nodes use DevP2P to find and connect to othe…
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Slashing A succinct definition of Slashing SlashingLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYSLASHINGCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinSlashing‘Slashing’ refers to a mechanism used in Proof of Stake (PoS) blockchain networks to penalise validators (or stakers) who engage in malicious or negligent behaviour. The primary goal of slashing is to maintain the integrity and security of the network by discouraging and punishing actions that could harm…
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Coin A succinct definition of Coin CoinLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYCOINCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinCoinA coin is a digital asset that runs on a native blockchain, acts as money, and can be created through mining. Unlike tokens, coins are not designed with utility functions, such as voting rights. Instead, they serve as digital currencies used as a medium of exchange within a digital economic ecosystem. A coin is defined by thre…
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Private Chain A succinct definition of Private Chain Private ChainLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYPRIVATE CHAINCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinPrivate ChainPrivate chains differ from public chains because they use a central entity that governs the network. Participants in this type of blockchain technology normally require permission from the administrator to read, write, or audit the blockchain. Hence, private chains are known as ‘ma…
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Peer-to-Peer (P2P) A succinct definition of Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Peer-to-Peer (P2P)Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYPEER-TO-PEER (P2P)Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinPeer-to-Peer (P2P)Peer-to-peer (P2P) networks do not have a central server or authority that facilitates the management of its communications. Each user contributes in effort to help keep the entire network running smoothly, and all members of this network are considered equal…
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Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance (PBFT) A succinct definition of Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance (PBFT) Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance (PBFT)Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYPRACTICAL BYZANTINE FAULT TOLERANCE (PBFT)Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinPractical Byzantine Fault Tolerance (PBFT)Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance (PBFT) is a consensus algorithm designed to work efficiently in an asynchronous system (no assumptions …
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Proof of Work vs Proof of Stake Ever wonder what the difference between a PoS and PoW network is? Learn about the two most popular consensus mechanisms and how they work. Proof of Work vs Proof of StakeLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyUNIVERSITYBlockchain8 Nov 2023|BEGINNERS|5 MIN READProof of Work vs Proof of StakeEver wonder what the difference between a PoS and PoW network is? Learn about the two most popular consensus mechanisms and how they work. Key Takeaways: Proof…
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UTXO A succinct definition of UTXO UTXOLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYUTXOCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinUTXOUTXO, an abbreviation for ‘unspent transaction output’, represents the remaining balance of digital currency following a cryptocurrency transaction. The term is used in blockchain-based systems like Bitcoin. In a UTXO model, any remaining funds after a transaction are stored as outputs for future use in subsequent transact…
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