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Mainchain A succinct definition of Mainchain MainchainLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYMAINCHAINCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinMainchainA ‘mainchain’ refers to the primary layer of a cryptocurrency or blockchain network. It is the main ledger where all transactions are recorded, and it maintains the overall integrity and security of the network.The mainchain employs a consensus mechanism (such as Proof of Work or Proof of Stake) to …
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Gwei A succinct definition of Gwei GweiLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYGWEICopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinGweiDerived from the name of Wei Dai, a cryptography pioneer, Gwei is a denomination of Ethereum, representing a fraction of one Ether, and is used to measure the cost of transactions or smart contract execution on the Ethereum network. 1 Ether (ETH) is equal to 1,000,000,000 Gwei.Gas prices on the Ethereum network are typically de…
QR Code A succinct definition of QR Code QR CodeLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYQR CODECopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinQR CodeIn the context of cryptocurrency, a QR code, short for Quick Response code, is a two-dimensional barcode that can be used to store information related to a specific cryptocurrency transaction. It typically includes details like the destination address, amount, and payment description (optional).QR codes make it e…
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Sharding A succinct definition of Sharding ShardingLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYSHARDINGCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinShardingSharding is a database partitioning technique to improve a network’s scalability and enable more transactions per second (tps). It involves splitting a blockchain into multiple ‘shards’ and storing them across a number of databases. Each shard consists of its own data and is independent of other shards…
Miner A succinct definition of Miner MinerLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYMINERCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinMinerCryptocurrency mining is the process of adding transaction records to the underlying blockchain. A miner is the computer, or ‘node’, that performs this process. Beyond creating new cryptocurrencies for profit, crypto miners also help maintain the security and integrity of a blockchain by verifying transactions and add…
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Encryption A succinct definition of Encryption EncryptionLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYENCRYPTIONCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinEncryptionEncryption in blockchain refers to the process of converting original data (plaintext) into a secure and encoded format (ciphertext). This is done to protect sensitive data from unauthorised access or tampering. Encryption plays a crucial role in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and securit…
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Node A succinct definition of Node NodeLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYNODECopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinNodeIn decentralised systems and blockchain technology, a node refers to a computer or device that participates in the network by maintaining a copy of the blockchain and validating transactions. Nodes play a crucial role in the functioning of decentralised networks, such as cryptocurrencies. They store a complete copy of the bloc…
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