RPC
Protocol allowing programs to request services from other computers without understanding network details.
RISC-V
Open standard instruction set architecture based on reduced instruction set principles.
Patricia Trie
Efficient data structure for storing key-value pairs in blockchain state.
Merkle Tree
Cryptographic data structure enabling efficient data verification in blockchains.
ZK Proofs
Cryptographic methods allowing proof of knowledge without revealing actual information.
PoW
Consensus mechanism requiring computational work to validate transactions and create blocks.
Layer 2
Scaling solutions built on top of Layer 1 blockchains to improve throughput.
Layer 1
Base blockchain protocols providing security and consensus for decentralized networks.
Blockchain
Distributed ledger technology maintaining transaction records across multiple computers.
Rollups
Layer 2 solutions executing transactions off-chain while storing data on-chain.
ZK-STARK
Zero-knowledge proof system with transparent setup and quantum resistance.
Reentrancy Attack
Smart contract vulnerability where malicious code repeatedly calls back into the original contract.
ZK-SNARK
Zero-knowledge proof system allowing verification without revealing underlying data.
Gas Optimization
Techniques to reduce computational costs of executing transactions on Ethereum-compatible networks.
PoS
Proof of Stake consensus where validators are selected based on their cryptocurrency holdings.
51% Attack
Attack scenario where a single entity controls majority of network's mining/validation power.
Ethereum Merge
Transition from Proof-of-Work to Proof-of-Stake consensus in Ethereum.
Cryptography
Mathematical techniques for securing information and communications in blockchain systems.
Cross-Chain Bridge
Infrastructure enabling asset transfers between different blockchain networks.
Smart Contracts
Self-executing digital agreements with terms directly written into code.
EVM
Ethereum Virtual Machine that executes smart contracts in the Ethereum network.
Gas
Unit measuring computational effort required to execute operations on Ethereum.
DeFi
Decentralized Finance applications offering financial services without traditional intermediaries.
DAO
Decentralized Autonomous Organization governed by code and community voting.
ENS
Ethereum Name Service mapping human-readable names to blockchain addresses and resources.
NFT
Non-Fungible Token representing unique digital assets with provable ownership.
Ethereum
Blockchain platform enabling smart contracts and decentralized applications.
DPoS
Delegated Proof of Stake consensus where token holders elect validators to secure the network.
PoA
Proof of Authority consensus relying on approved validators with known identities.
Optimistic Rollups
Layer 2 scaling solution assuming transactions are valid by default with fraud proof security.
ZK Rollups
Layer 2 scaling solution using zero-knowledge proofs to verify transaction validity.
ERC-20
Token standard for fungible tokens on Ethereum, enabling interoperability across applications.
Bitcoin and Blockchain
The original cryptocurrency and its underlying technology, revolutionizing digital finance.