Glossary
Glossary
Plain-language definitions of the terms we use.
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Data availabilityThe guarantee that the data behind a block or batch has been published and can be retrieved, so anyone can reconstruct the…
Decentralized identifierA globally unique identifier controlled by its subject rather than a central registry, resolvable to a document listing public keys and service…
DeFiDecentralised finance: financial services built on smart contracts.
Diegetic soundSound whose source is visible or implied within the film's world.
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InflationThe rate at which prices rise over time.
IntentA signed statement of the outcome a user wants, such as receiving a given asset on a given chain, which competing solvers…
InteroperabilityThe ability of separate blockchains to exchange assets and messages with each other, through bridges, light clients, shared settlement or intent-based protocols.
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RestakingPledging already-staked tokens to secure additional services in exchange for extra rewards, accepting additional slashing conditions in return.
RollupA Layer 2 network that executes transactions off the base chain and posts compressed data or validity proofs back to it, inheriting…
Royalty enforcementAny mechanism that compels a marketplace or transfer to pay the creator fee recorded in an NFT, rather than relying on venues…
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SanctionsPenalties imposed by one country on another.
Second unitA crew that shoots supplementary footage.
SequencerThe operator of a rollup that orders incoming transactions into batches and posts them to the base chain; a single sequencer can…
Soulbound tokenA non-transferable token bound to one wallet, used to record credentials, memberships or achievements that should not be bought or sold.
StablecoinA token designed to hold a steady value, usually pegged to a currency.
StakingLocking tokens to help secure a network in exchange for rewards.
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