Dictionary category: Technology

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    August 21, 2024
    Decentralized Science (DeSci) is a term for protocols that leverage blockchain technology to improve various aspects of scientific research. Decentralized…
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    August 21, 2024
    A Cipher is simply any algorithm that can be used to encrypt and/or decrypt information. Ciphers were created so people…
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    August 21, 2024
    DePIN, short for Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network are networks that bridge the gap between physical infrastructure and blockchain technology. DePINs…
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    August 21, 2024
    Web 2.0 is the term for the current stage of the internet which is enriched with content compared to the…
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    August 21, 2024
    Web 1.0 refers to the early and beginning stages of the Internet. The original version of the internet which first…
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    August 21, 2024
    A Timestamp represents the date and time on which a transaction took place. Timestamps allow anyone to trace the exact…
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    August 21, 2024
    Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is a popular term used for services hosted on public blockchains that allow users to interact without…
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    August 21, 2024
    Oracle Manipulation is when a blockchain oracle is targeted and attacked by hackers. Smart contract/blockchain Oracles are heavily targeted and…
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    August 21, 2024
    Proof-of-Replication (PoRep) is a cryptographic technique used by storage miners to prove to the network that they are storing a…
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    August 21, 2024
    A Mining Rig is a specialized computer used to mine cryptocurrencies. Mining Rigs come in various forms such as ASICs…