An interface between two binary program modules, often one program is a library and the other is being run by a user
A situation in which a majority of miners in the blockchain launch an attack on the rest of the nodes (or users). This kind of attack allows for double spending
Some quick example
Application programming interface (part of remote server that sends requests and receives responses)
The First and the most Popular, cryptocurrency based off the decentralised ledger of a blockchain
A mathematical structure for storing digital transaction (or data) in an immutable ledger that is incredibly difficult to fake and yet remains accessible to anyone.
A part of code that determines the rules to be followed when doing business
Provides necessary information for a user, entity or node to connect a blockchain business network.
Consensus algorithm that combines proof of work and proof of stake. Ethereum is going to use casper as a transition to proof of stake.
Allows for a quick transition of assets needed to load internet content (html, js, css, etc.)
Maintained by a central authoritative location or group
A program that initializes and manages a ledger’s state through submitting applications. It is the hyperledger fabric equal to smart contracts
Representation of a digital asset built on a new blockchain
Hyperledger Fabric Command line allows for administrative tasks
Generates a rest server and associated api from a deployed blockchain.
Some quick When a majority of participants of a network agree on the validity of a transaction
Create, Retrieve, Update Delete
A function that returns a unique fixed length string. The returned string is unique input. Used to create a “digital ID” or “digital thumb print” of an input string.
Decentralised Applications
A denial of service attack is a cyber - attack in which the perpetrator seeks to make a machine or network resource unavailable to its intended users by temporarily or indefinitely disrupting services of a host connected to the internet.
The concept of a shared network of dispersed computers (or nodes) that can process transactions without a centrally located, third party intermediary.
Any text or media that is formatted into binary source
A mathematical scheme used for presenting the authenticity of digital assets
Short for ‘enumeration’ - a fixed list of possible values. The list of US states could be considered an enum
Externally Owned Account
Ethereum request for comments standard
Blockchain application that uses a built-in programming language that allows users to build decentralised ledgers modified to their needs. Smart contracts are used to validate transactions in the ledger.
Alters the blockchain data in the public blockchain
Measures how much work an action takes to perform in ethereum
The initial block within a blockchain
The Administration in a blockchain company that decides the direction of the company
A web based hosting service for version control using git
Created by google in 2009 golang is a programming language based on C
Gossip Protocol is a procedure or process of computer -computer communication that is based on the way social networks disseminate information or how epidemics spread. It is a communication protocol.
Alters the blockchain data in a public blockchain. Requires all nodes in a network to upgrade and agree on the new version.
A function that maps the data of an arbitrary size.
Stated by the Linux Foundation, hyperledger is an umbrella project of open source blockchain.
It is a blockchain application development framework which simplifies the blockchain application development on hyperledger fabric.
Hyperledger project hosted by Linux which hosts smart contracts called chaincode.
Application for software developers that primarily consists of a source code editor, build automation tool, & debugger.
Unable to be changed”. Data stored on blockchain is unable to be changed (not even by administrators).
The form in which capital is raised to fund new cryptocurrency ventures. Modeled after an initial public offering (IPO), investors of ICO receive tokens.
To provide an instance of or concrete evidence in support of a theory, concept, claim, or the like.
A function, quantity, or property that remains unchanged when a specified transformation is applied.
