DAG
Short for Directed Acyclic Graphs, is a decentralized data structure known as the “Tangle,” offering an alternative to the traditional blockchain structure used in various cryptocurrency projects.
DDoS
Distributed Denial of Service. A method used by malicious individuals to disrupt someone’s internet connection by overwhelming it with an excessive volume of requests.
DDoS Attack
Short for Distributed Denial of Service attack, occurs when an individual overwhelms someone’s internet connection by flooding it with an excessive amount of requests, resulting in a shutdown.
Days Destroyed
A metric that quantifies the length of time Bitcoin has remained unspent, providing insight into its level of inactivity.
Digital Signature
A secure and unique electronic signature that provides proof of authenticity and integrity for digital documents or data.
Cypherpunk’s Manifesto
The Cypherpunk’s Manifesto, written by Eric Hughes, is a influential paper that outlines the philosophy and vision of the Cypherpunks, greatly influencing early cryptocurrency enthusiasts.
Consensus
Collective agreement among participants involved in the usage and mining of a cryptocurrency.
Cryptocurrency
Digital currency that employs cryptographic techniques for secure transactions and operates independently of central banks. Bitcoin and altcoins are examples of cryptocurrencies.
Cypherpunks
Cypherpunks are proponents of robust encryption as a means to evade government surveillance, and they played a significant role in the early development of Bitcoin.
Confirmations
Process of validating transactions by miners and/or nodes on a blockchain, ensuring that payments are accepted only after sufficient confirmations have been received.