Altcoin
Altcoin (alternative coin) is a term that refers to any cryptocurrency created after Bitcoin — the first cryptocurrency (October 2008). The name comes from the fact that it is an…
Ethereum
Smart Contract
A smart contract is a self-executing program that automates the actions required in an agreement or contract. Once completed, the transactions are trackable and irreversible. Smart…
Validator
A validator is a participant in the network responsible for verifying and validating new transactions and blocks. Validators play a pivotal role in preventing fraudulent activities, double-spending, and ensuring…
Proof-of-Stake (PoS)
Proof of stake (PoS) is a type of consensus algorithm by which a cryptocurrency blockchain network aims to achieve distributed consensus. In PoS-based cryptocurrencies, the creator of the next block is chosen via…