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Video transcoding is the process of converting a video file from one format to another, with the aim of making videos viewable with different devices and internet bandwidths..
A Zero-Knowledge Succinct Non-Interactive Argument of Knowledge (zk-SNARK) is a type of cryptographic proof used to ensure privacy on blockchain-based distributed ledger systems..
A zero-knowledge "scalable" transparent argument of knowledge (zk-STARK) is a specialized type of cryptographic proof that is used to ensure privacy on blockchain-based distributed ledger..
ZK-rollups are layer-2 scaling solutions built above the traditional Layer-1 smart contract blockchain system. The project offers substantially greater throughput and reduced costs..
A yield curve is a method for plotting data on a graph to measure yields on different investments over various time periods. Traditionally used to plot yields for financial instruments like..
VeThor (VTHO) coins are used to power the VeChain network. New VTHO coins are continuously generated for VET coin holders each time a new block is created. A new block is typically added..
Within the context of blockchain, vesting is the process of releasing coins/tokens that have been set aside for a specified period of time. These coins/tokens are typically designated..
Vertical scalability refers to a network or device's ability to increase its existing hardware or software capacities by adding supplementary resources. The most common forms of vertical..
A verification code is a digitally generated code that is typically sent to a user's email account, mobile device, or computer in order to ensure the validity of a login attempt..
A verifiable random function (VRF) is a cryptographic primitive that was conceived of in 1999 and has many useful applications including deterministic precommitments and having output that..
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