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Private Blockchain
Open source public blockchains such as Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Ethereum are known for being accessible to all. Anybody can download the software that runs these …
Private Blockchain
NFT Term Glossary
Canonical definitions for NFT and crypto terms, each as its own glossary entry for fast internal linking.
Dec 02, 2025
Private Key
A private key is an alphanumeric string of data that corresponds to a specific single account in a wallet. You can think …
Dec 02, 2025
Probably Nothing
An ironic and fun saying used in the crypto and NFT community loosely translates to “probably something …
Dec 02, 2025
Proof of Attendance
Proof of Attendance refers to the issuance of NFTs to people who have physically visited a location, such as trade shows …
Dec 02, 2025
Proof of Authority (PoA)
Proof-of-Authority (PoA) is an alternative consensus mechanism typically used by large companies and private …
Dec 02, 2025
Proof of Stake (PoS)
Proof of Stake (PoS) is a famous blockchain consensus mechanism utilized to achieve agreement and help enforce network …
Dec 02, 2025
Proof of Work (PoW)
Proof of Work (PoW) is a consensus mechanism used by major global blockchains such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin. …
Dec 02, 2025
Protocol
A blockchain protocol is the formal set of rules which governs how a blockchain operates. This includes the type of …
Dec 02, 2025
Protocol Coin
The primary native cryptocurrency or token of a particular blockchain. For example, on the Bitcoin network, the protocol …
Dec 02, 2025
Public Blockchain
A Public Blockchain is one where anybody can view the public ledger of transactions and participate in all aspects of …
