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AI agentAn AI system that works toward goals, invokes tools, and produces results; the course distinguishes it from ordinary bots and assistants.
Ad hoc solutionAn Ad hoc solution in software development, tailored to address the specific requirements of the current system or those raised by users.
Atomicals protocolAn open-source system for creating static or dynamic digital objects on blockchains that use the UTXO model.
DeFiA decentralized financial system that conducts activities such as lending and exchange through blockchain protocols.
DeFi aggregatorA system that compares and connects multiple trading venues or liquidity sources to find a more suitable execution path for a trade.
ERC-20A widely used token standard on the Ethereum network that specifies implementation rules for token contracts and supports ecosystem application integration.
LatencyThe time delay between an input occurring and the system generating the corresponding output.
Peer-to-Peer (P2P)A distributed network or computing architecture that allocates tasks or workloads among multiple peer computer systems, with participants jointly providing and using resources.
RootkitA tool that uses system administrator privileges to hide malware, making it more difficult to detect, locate, and remove.
Routing AttackAn attack occurring at the Internet infrastructure layer that affects the availability or participation status of networked systems by manipulating data transmission paths.
VMAbbreviation for Virtual Machine, referring to a virtual computer capable of running operating systems, files, and applications.
decentralizedRefers to a system pattern in which decision-making is distributed among many participants and there is no single coordinating authority.
stETHA tokenized representation of staked ETH in the Lido ecosystem, covering the initial staked amount and the corresponding staking rewards.
zk-STARKShort for zero-knowledge scalable transparent argument of knowledge, a zero-knowledge proof system based on collision-resistant hash functions that needs no initial trusted setup.
TokenomicsA framework for analyzing token supply, issuance, distribution, utility, and governance rules, and how these factors shape supply-and-demand dynamics within an ecosystem.
RansomwareSoftware that hijacks systems or encrypts files and hard drives, forcing victims to pay a ransom to restore access.
BlockchainA data system in which multiple participants jointly maintain and sequentially append records according to established rules.
Decentralized Finance (DeFi)An ecosystem comprising decentralized financial applications built on blockchain networks.
TrustlessnessA system's ability to operate through computer code and mathematical algorithms without relying on a trusted central authority.
AdwareSoftware that profits by displaying large volumes of advertisements, often bundled with other programs, and may increase the risk of system intrusion.
Forced LiquidationA risk-management mechanism whereby the system forcibly closes a leveraged position after it moves unfavorably and breaches a specified threshold.
MalwareSoftware programs or code created to deliberately infiltrate, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems and networks.
Byzantine Fault ToleranceThe ability of a distributed system to continue operating even when some participating nodes are dishonest or operating inefficiently.
Attack surfaceThe aggregate of all entry points that unauthorized users may use to enter a system, extract data, or cause damage.
Governance TokenA token used by DAO members to vote on protocol changes, system rules, or other proposals.
Floating exchange rateAn exchange-rate system in which the exchange rate is determined primarily by supply and demand in the foreign-exchange market, with the government or central bank not committing to maintain a specific price.
System Reward ContractA smart contract that receives one-sixteenth of block gas fees, has a balance cap of 100 BNB, and uses the funds to subsidize cross-chain packaging.
Automated TestingUsing scripts and tools to simulate different scenarios and check system responses in order to proactively identify functional or security issues.
Node operatorA participant responsible for running machines that validate blockchain transactions and deciding whether to upgrade the system when the protocol changes.
WormA program that can self-replicate and spread across systems without attaching to files or requiring human intervention, while potentially consuming substantial resources.
Copy TradingA method in which a system automatically copies a selected trader's trades into a user's account in real time.
Quantitative tighteningA policy process in which a central bank actively reduces its balance sheet, withdrawing or reducing liquidity in the financial system.
Exchange rate pegAn arrangement that maintains a target exchange relationship between the domestic currency and a reference currency or basket of currencies; the specific fluctuation band depends on the system adopted.
Lightning networkA Layer 2 solution in the Bitcoin ecosystem that uses state channels to process multiple transactions off-chain, typically recording only channel openings and closures on the Bitcoin blockchain.

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Node operator

A participant responsible for running machines that validate blockchain transactions and deciding whether to upgrade the system when the protocol changes.

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