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RSA A succinct definition of RSA RSALevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYRSACopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinRSARSA (short for Rivest–Shamir–Adleman) is one of the most widely used public-key encryption algorithms for secure data transmission. Named after Ron Rivest, Adi Shamir, and Leonard Adleman, who publicly described the algorithm in 1977, RSA is used to securely transmit messages over the internet. As an asymmetric cryptosystem, RSA…
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Cryptographic Hash Function A succinct definition of Cryptographic Hash Function Cryptographic Hash FunctionLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYCRYPTOGRAPHIC HASH FUNCTIONCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinCryptographic Hash FunctionA cryptographic hash function is an algorithm with a repeatable sequence of specific actions. This sequence is used to transform a variable-length arbitrary data string into a fixed-length format called a hash.For …
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Mining Pool A succinct definition of Mining Pool Mining PoolLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYMINING POOLCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinMining PoolA mining pool is the consolidation of computational power amongst a group of cryptocurrency miners (nodes) who work collectively to solve mathematical problems in order to better their chances of receiving rewards.In a mining pool, groups of miners have a much higher chance of solving the math…
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Oracle A succinct definition of Oracle OracleLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYORACLECopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinOracleAn oracle is a bridge that connects blockchain networks with external data sources or systems. While smart contracts are powerful tools for automating processes on the blockchain, they are typically unable to access data from outside their network. This limitation is where blockchain oracles come into play.Blockchain …
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DEX Aggregator A succinct definition of DEX Aggregator DEX AggregatorLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYDEX AGGREGATORCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinDEX AggregatorIn blockchain, a decentralised exchange (DEX) aggregator refers to a platform or service that simultaneously sources from multiple DEXs in order to achieve the best possible trading prices and liquidity for a trader’s transactions. DEX aggregators play a crucial role in enhanc…
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Proof of Reputable Observations (PRO) A succinct definition of Proof of Reputable Observations (PRO) Proof of Reputable Observations (PRO)Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYPROOF OF REPUTABLE OBSERVATIONS (PRO)Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinProof of Reputable Observations (PRO)Proof of Reputable Observations (PRO) is a consensus mechanism introduced by the Constellation Network, a distributed ledger on a directed acyclic graph (DAG). In P…
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Merkle Root A succinct definition of Merkle Root Merkle RootLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYMERKLE ROOTCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinMerkle RootA Merkle tree (or hash tree) is a binary tree structure where each leaf node represents a hash of a block of data. The tree is built by hashing pairs of leaf nodes until there is only one hash left, which is the Merkle root.The Merkle root contributes to the security of the blockchain by allow…
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Calldata A succinct definition of Calldata CalldataLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYCALLDATACopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinCalldataCalldata refers to a temporary data storage location in a smart contract platform where data is sent along with a transaction when calling a function in a smart contract. Calldata is a non-persistent and read-only part of the transaction data, and once it is sent with a transaction, it cannot be modified by …
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Margin Call A succinct definition of Margin Call Margin CallLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYMARGIN CALLCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinMargin CallA margin call occurs when the value of a trader’s margin account falls below the required maintenance margin level (a certain threshold set by the exchange or trading platform). This typically happens as the market price of an asset fluctuates in real time and the market moves against the tr…
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Metaverse A succinct definition of Metaverse MetaverseLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYMETAVERSECopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinMetaverseFirst coined by Neal Stephenson in 1992, the term ‘metaverse’ refers to the idea of a virtual world that mimics the real world. The first half of this compound, ‘meta’, means ‘beyond’, and the latter, ‘verse’, is short for ‘universe’. Together, it’s the idea of a 3D internet, where…
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