Category: Blockchain Flashcards

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Parachains

A parachain is a specialized blockchain that runs parallel to the main blockchain, known as…

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Layer 3 (Blockchain)

Layer 3 in blockchain technology refers to the application layer built on top of the…

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Layer 2 (Blockchain)

A Layer 2 blockchain refers to a secondary framework or protocol built on top of…

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Layer 1 (Blockchain)

A Layer 1 blockchain refers to the foundational layer of a blockchain network, often called…

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DeFi (Decentralized Finance)

Decentralized Finance, or DeFi, refers to a system of financial services and products built on…

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ICO (Initial Coin Offerings)

An Initial Coin Offering (ICO) is a fundraising mechanism in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space…

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Tokens

In the context of blockchains, a token is a digital asset created, issued, and managed…

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DApp

Decentralized applications, or DApps, are software applications that run on a blockchain network rather than…

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Smart Contract

Smart contracts in blockchain technology are self-executing contracts with terms directly written into code. They…

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Miner

In blockchain technology, miners are participants who validate and process transactions by solving complex cryptographic…