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Graphical User Interface (GUI)
A Graphical User Interface (GUI) is a user interface that allows individuals to interact with electronic devices or software using visual elements such as icons, buttons, windows, and menus, rather than text-based commands. GUIs are designed to make software and systems more accessible to users by providing a visually intuitive way to interact with them,…
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Liquidity provider (LP)
A Liquidity Provider (LP) is an individual or entity that contributes assets (such as cryptocurrencies) to a liquidity pool on a decentralized exchange (DEX) or decentralized finance (DeFi) platform. Liquidity pools are essential components of DeFi systems, enabling users to trade assets in a decentralized, automated manner without relying on traditional order books. Liquidity providers…
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Native Asset
A Native Asset is a type of token that is supported directly by a blockchain’s ledger without the need for additional smart contracts or layers. Unlike traditional tokens that rely on smart contracts (e.g., ERC-20 tokens on Ethereum), native assets are treated as “first-class citizens” of the blockchain. They can be created, transferred, and managed…
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Cardano Token Registry
The Cardano Token Registry is a decentralized repository where metadata for tokens issued on the Cardano blockchain is stored and managed. This registry allows token creators to register their tokens and attach relevant metadata, such as the token’s name, description, ticker symbol, and other important attributes. By storing metadata off-chain but making it accessible via…
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Decentralized Encrypted Assets (DEAs)
Decentralized Encrypted Assets (DEAs) refer to digital assets that are stored, managed, and transacted on decentralized networks with the added layer of encryption to protect data privacy and security. These assets are distributed across a blockchain network rather than controlled by a centralized entity, and they leverage encryption to ensure that sensitive data related to…
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Tokenization
Tokenization is the process of converting ownership rights, assets, or physical objects into digital tokens on a blockchain. These tokens represent a specific asset and can be used to transfer ownership, divide the asset into smaller units, or facilitate transactions in a secure and transparent manner. Tokenization allows real-world assets like stocks, real estate, art,…
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Minimum Attack Vector (MAV)
Minimum Attack Vector (MAV) refers to the smallest group of entities (e.g., individuals, nodes, or validators) that an attacker would need to compromise in order to control or disrupt a network. In the context of blockchain networks, MAV is a security metric that measures how resistant a decentralized network is to attacks by highlighting the…
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Chimeric Ledger
A Chimeric Ledger refers to a hybrid ledger that allows a blockchain to manage both native tokens (like ADA in Cardano) and custom tokens or assets within the same system. This concept allows for a flexible, multi-asset ledger where various assets can coexist and interact on the blockchain without needing specialized, separate infrastructures for each…
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Command Line Interface (CLI)
A CLI (Command Line Interface) is a type of user interface that allows users to interact with a computer or software system by typing text commands into a console or terminal window. Unlike Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs), which rely on visual elements like buttons and icons, a CLI presents a text-based interface where users execute…
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MPC wallets
MPC wallets (Multi-Party Computation wallets) are a type of cryptocurrency wallet that use advanced cryptographic techniques to secure user assets by distributing the control and management of a private key among multiple parties. Unlike traditional wallets where a single private key is stored and used to authorize transactions, MPC wallets split the cryptographic secret (private…
