1. Introduction & Overview What is Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT)? Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT) is the capability of a system—especially a distributed one—to continue functioning correctly even if some nodes…
1. Introduction & Overview What is Proof of History (PoH)? Proof of History (PoH) is a cryptographic clock that allows for verifiable timestamps of events or transactions. It is a…
1. Introduction & Overview What is Proof of Authority (PoA)? Proof of Authority (PoA) is a consensus algorithm used in blockchain networks where pre-approved nodes (authorities) validate transactions and blocks.…
1. Introduction & Overview What is Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS)? Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) is a consensus mechanism used in blockchain networks to validate transactions and maintain decentralization…
Introduction & Overview What is Proof of Stake (PoS)? Proof of Stake (PoS) is a blockchain consensus mechanism where validators are chosen based on the number of tokens they hold…
Introduction & Overview What is Proof of Work (PoW)? Proof of Work (PoW) is a consensus mechanism originally designed to deter denial-of-service attacks and spam. Today, it is widely used…
1. Introduction & Overview What is Slippage? In the context of DevSecOps, Slippage refers to unexpected deviations in planned timelines, resource allocations, or performance benchmarks, particularly in the delivery of…
1. Introduction & Overview What is a Liquidity Pool? A Liquidity Pool (LP) is a collection of funds locked into a smart contract, used to facilitate decentralized trading, lending, and…
1. Introduction & Overview What is a Seed Phrase? A seed phrase (also known as a mnemonic phrase or recovery phrase) is a human-readable sequence of words that acts as…
1. Introduction & Overview What is a Decentralized Exchange (DEX)? A Decentralized Exchange (DEX) is a type of cryptocurrency exchange that allows users to trade digital assets directly with one…