Metamask
Metamask is a Chrome extension enabling users to store and transact Ethereum and other ERC-20 tokens.
Mining Rig
A mining rig refers to a computer set up specifically for mining cryptocurrencies. This rig could be a dedicated system or a multi-purpose computer.
MyEtherWallet
A widely-used web-based wallet that accommodates Ether and most ERC20 tokens.
Mt. Gox
A cryptocurrency exchange, operated by Mark Karpeles, which reportedly misplaced millions of dollars in user funds.
Mining Pool
An online collective where individuals agree to pool their mining resources for increased computational power. The rewards are divided proportionally based on each member’s contribution to the mining power.
Mining
The procedure by which new coins are produced as network transactions get verified.
Machine Learning
The capability of machines and computers to assimilate data and learn from it without explicit programming.
Masternode
A device operating the complete software of a cryptocurrency that serves more functions than usual nodes – such as enhancing privacy, enabling immediate transactions, and engaging in governance.
Miner
A person who offers computational power to validate blockchain transactions in return for block rewards.
Multisig
An attribute allowing a single transaction to be approved by multiple keys, typically used to distribute responsibility among different parties.