Appchains – Specialized blockchain networks for specific applications.
AT1 Bonds – Hybrid debt instrument issued by financial institutions.
ATOM Economic Zone – An interconnected system of specialised appchains at the centre of the Cosmos ecosystem
b
Blockchain – A digital database that has revolutionised how transactions work. It intends to provide a safe and secure mode of transacting by using digital cryptocurrencies that cannot be manipulated by anyone.
Commodity – A a digital asset’s role as a store of value or its utility within a blockchain network
Cross-chain bridge – One of blockchain’s many benefits is that it is a secure, self-contained ledger. However, this means that the networks do not typically interact with each other.
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Danksharding – A sharding design that implements the concept of a merged market fee
DAO – Blockchain-based organization using smart contracts for decision-making.
Decentralised Order Book – A trading mechanism where buy and sell orders are matched through a distributed network of nodes
Decentralised Science (DeSci) – A scientific approach where information and data are shared openly and transparently. This allows for a more collaborative and democratic approach to scientific research.
Deflationary – A decrease in coin supply, enhancing value and scarcity over time.
EIP-1559 – Ethereum upgrade to improve transaction fees, network efficiency.
Ethereum – A decentralized open-source blockchain network that enables users to make transactions and trades, stake tokens, play games, and utilize NFTs.
Ethereum Request for Comment (ERC) – A formal proposal or standardisation document that outlines a specific improvement or extension for the Ethereum blockchain