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BNB Chain Pasteur hard forkBNB A network rules upgrade on Smart Chain focused on enhancing cross-chain and validator governance security and increasing block transaction capacity.
Beta (Release)A testing phase in software development that follows alpha, in which the main functionality is operational but performance, usability, and security still require evaluation.
EigenLayerA project built on the Ethereum blockchain that provides security for multiple services through restaking and validator mechanisms.
Howey testA U.S. legal test used to assess whether a token offering qualifies as a security.
Layer 1The underlying blockchain network that provides final settlement and foundational security for Layer 2.
MultisignatureA security mechanism that requires two or more private keys to jointly authorize a single cryptocurrency transaction.
Offline Signing Orchestrator (OSO)An offline signing technology for digital asset cold storage that reduces the risk of human error and unauthorized access through automation and security controls.
Security AuditA systematic review of an application, system, or database to assess its robustness and security.
Security tokensTokens representing financial assets that may grant holders ownership and potential dividend rights.
SidechainsAn independent blockchain that runs in parallel to the main chain and connects to it via a bridge, while having its own consensus mechanism and security model.
bStocksSecurity tokens provided by the issuer and backed by corresponding U.S. stocks held by regulated custodians on a 1:1 basis, providing exposure to their price and related economic benefits.
blockchain trilemmaThe trade-off inherent in the blockchain trilemma, which makes it difficult to achieve security, decentralization, and scalability simultaneously.
bug bounty programsA program that invites external researchers to discover and report security issues.
security tokensTokens intended to represent regulated ownership interests on the blockchain.
smart contract security auditA security audit targeting specific risks in deployed smart contract code.
white-hat hackersSecurity researchers authorized to conduct controlled attack testing.
Relay cross-chain bridgeA cross-chain bridge that forwards information between different blockchains and typically relies on a specialized network to provide shared security.
Proactive verification service (AVS)A method of continuously monitoring and verifying digital services to identify issues early and maintain system security, performance, and reliability.
Manual auditThe process in which experts review contract code, design, and deployment to identify security risks and assess the overall security status.
Beacon ChainEthereum’s proof-of-stake consensus layer, responsible for coordinating stakers to validate the network and maintain network security.
Shared securityA model in which a new service borrows security from existing staked assets and a trust foundation, without having to build a security system from scratch.
RestakingEigenLayer participants lock ETH, a way to provide security for multiple services or protocols.
Cold storageA method of storing cryptocurrency private keys offline to isolate them from internet-connected devices and associated security risks.
Blockchain TrilemmaThe challenge of balancing security, scalability, and decentralization in blockchain systems.
Two-factor authenticationA security measure that adds an additional layer of authentication beyond a password, commonly abbreviated as 2FA.
Two-factor authentication (2FA)A security mechanism that requires users to provide two different forms of identity credentials before being granted access to an account or system.
Two-Factor Authentication PolicyAn account security feature that allows users to customize and combine multiple two-factor authentication methods for scenarios such as login, asset management, or account settings.
FirmwareLow-level software running on a hardware wallet device, which the manufacturer can update to improve its security and functionality.
Address whitelistAn address whitelist limits withdrawal destinations to pre-approved addresses and is an important security measure when enabling API withdrawals.
MultisignatureA security setting that requires a transaction to obtain multiple signatures before it can be executed.
Security AuditConduct an independent security review of a contract or project to identify potential vulnerabilities and help users assess interaction risks.
Time-Based SecurityTransactions are permitted only during specified times, narrowing the window of operation and reducing attack risk.
Smart contract walletA cryptocurrency wallet that uses programmable smart contracts to set transaction rules, execute operations automatically, and configure security measures.
Smart contract issueSecurity issues arising from errors, hacking attacks, or other vulnerabilities in smart contracts, which may result in users losing funds.
Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU)An emergency reserve established by Binance and kept separate from operating funds to offer users additional protection during extreme security incidents.
Hardware token 2FAThrough a physical device that can generate OTP a second authentication, such as a YubiKey or Titan security key.
SettlementA function responsible for confirming transaction results and ensuring the security of the transaction destination address.
Automated testingUsing scripts and tools to simulate different scenarios and check system responses to proactively identify functional or security issues.
Security tokenIn the text, this refers to an on-chain certificate representing rights or economic interests in a specific financial instrument; it does not thereby automatically constitute direct equity ownership in the underlying company.
StakingA mechanism for committing assets and participating in maintaining the security of proof-of-stake networks.

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Definition

Howey test

A U.S. legal test used to assess whether a token offering qualifies as a security.

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