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Blockchain & Crypto Glossary
A public key allows you to receive cryptocurrency transactions. It's a cryptographic code that's paired to a private key. While anyone can send transactions to a public key, you need..
A public blockchain is a decentralized system that is designed for public use and is permissionless, meaning that it is possible for anyone to join, make use of, or contribute to network..
A public address is a shortened version of a user's public cryptographic key. Public addresses are used to receive transactions through a blockchain network protocol and are commonly used..
Pseudo-anonymity is a classification used to denote a user in the blockchain space that has no visible identifier or information that can be directly linked to their real identity..
Provenance is the historical record of ownership of any tangible or intangible asset. Open public blockchain systems employ an optimal structure for tracking the provenance of assets because..
The protocol layer is made up of the underlying blockchain consensus mechanism and nodes which make up the foundation of the entire blockchain. This layer can also include different types..
Blockchain protocol is a term that refers to a particular blockchain platform or blockchain network, such as the Bitcoin protocol. A protocol can also refer to a set of rules that define..
Protocol Buffers, or Protobuf, is a Google-based methodology developed for serializing structured data. The system allows interface description language to describe the structure..
A prospectus, as it relates to finance, is a formal disclosure document that describes an investment offering to potential buyers. It typically provides investors with details..
Proof of Work (PoW) is a blockchain consensus mechanism first popularized by the Bitcoin blockchain. Proof-of-Work systems rely on a mining process to maintain the network..
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