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CRYPTO CURRENCY DICTIONARY

TERMS COMMONLY USED IN THE WORLD OF BLOCKCHAIN AND CRYPTOCURRENCY

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Vaporware

Vaporware, sometimes written "vapourware," is undelivered hardware or software that is slated for distribution in the future. The phrase "vaporware" is derived from the words "vapor" and "software" or "hardware." Cryptocurrency initiatives that have yet to materialize are sometimes referred to as vaporware. Because the crypto market is unregulated, developers make claims about items that will cause currency values to grow or offer bogus tokens. Furthermore, some organizations postpone project termination statements, leaving interested parties in the dark. Crypto pundits frequently misuse the term vaporware in a pejorative way to disparage projects with reasonably long development schedules. One famous example is Ethereum, which was first seen as vaporware by some.

Other Important Terms

Gas (Ethereum)

Gas refers to the cost of completing tasks in the Ethereum blockchain. Gas represents an intangible unit of calculation in the network and is paid for by parts of Ethereum's native cryptocurrency, Ether, called gwei. Like car fuel, gas allows the Ethereum Virtual Machine to continue operating. Everything that is done in the Ethereum blockchain uses the power of integration, and gas revenue support miners out of the calculation. Users can set a "gas limit" on the functions, thus limiting the amount of gas used. Gas is reduced in the amount of Ether. However, its price is simulated by network activity. Gas costs help maintain network security by reducing the risk of service interruptions and endless loops on smart contracts (among other things).

Randomized Block Selection

Randomized block selection is a mechanism used on Proof of Stake blockchains to pick nodes for block validation. When selecting which node will authorize a block, the Proof of Stake consensus process takes into account nodes' interests in a given coin. Higher stake nodes are thought to be more dedicated to the blockchain and, as a result, less likely to engage in harmful behaviour, such as fraudulently confirming transactions. Blockchains apply the Proof of Stake consensus technique in a variety of ways. Blockchains that use the randomized block selection approach select nodes based on a mathematical formula that takes into account each node's stake as well as the lowest hash value.

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Programmable Money

Programmable money is money with in-built rules and that comes with limits for the user. With these regulations, money can be programmed to have restrictions, such as having a limited supply for a certain product.

Ethereum virtual machine (EVM)

The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) is a computing engine that functions as a decentralized computer with millions of applications that can be executed. It serves as the virtual computer that underpins Ethereum's whole organizational framework.It is regarded as the component of Ethereum that manages the execution and deployment of smart contracts. The EVM's job is to provide a few new features to the Blockchain so that users of the distributed ledger encounter problems. The EVM is used by each and every Ethereum node to maintain blockchain consensus.

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