Mempool Synchronization
Mempool synchronization is the peer-to-peer exchange of unconfirmed transaction information so nodes can converge on useful block candidates and relay coverage. Perfect…
Blockchain Networks & Protocols
Networks, consensus systems, protocols and blockchain infrastructure.
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Merged Consensus
Merged consensus links a secondary chain's canonical history directly to commitments and ordering on a primary chain rather than independent fork choice.…
Merkle Proof
A Merkle proof is a compact set of sibling hashes that demonstrates data inclusion or absence relative to a known Merkle root.…
Miner Fee
A miner fee is the transaction fee offered to proof-of-work block producers for including a transaction in a block. In UTXO systems,…
Mining Node
A mining node validates transactions and constructs candidate proof-of-work blocks while repeatedly searching for a header hash meeting the network target. Mining…
Missed Block
A missed block is an expected block-production opportunity that passes without an accepted block from the selected validator, producer, or scheduled slot.…
Monero Address
A Monero address encodes public spend and view-key information used to derive one-time destinations for privacy-preserving XMR payments. Monero uses one-time output…
Monero Network
Monero is a privacy-focused proof-of-work blockchain using XMR, stealth addresses, ring signatures, and confidential amounts to obscure transaction relationships. XMR is the…
Multi-Chain Token
A multi-chain token has separate representations on several blockchains, connected through issuer controls, bridges, messaging protocols, or coordinated deployment contracts. The same…
Multi-Network Payment
A multi-network payment workflow accepts or delivers value across several blockchain networks while coordinating routing, asset identity, conversion, fees, and settlement. Each…
Multi-Rollup
A multi-rollup environment contains several rollups that share, coordinate, or connect execution while retaining distinct state, sequencing, and settlement domains. Transactions between…
Nakamoto Consensus
Nakamoto consensus combines proof of work, open block production, and accumulated-chain fork choice to reach probabilistic agreement without fixed validator membership. Temporary…
Native Bridge
A native bridge is the officially integrated mechanism for moving assets or messages between a base chain and its associated layer or…
Native Gas Token
A native gas token is the protocol-recognized asset used to pay transaction execution and data fees directly on a blockchain network. Examples…
Nervos Network (CKB)
Nervos CKB is a proof-of-work Layer 1 using a cell-based state model, RISC-V virtual machine, and CKB native capacity asset. CKB-VM executes…
Network Activity
Network activity is the measurable use and operation of a blockchain, including transactions, addresses, contracts, blocks, fees, and validator participation. No single…
Network Allowlist
A network allowlist restricts an application, wallet, or service to explicitly approved blockchain networks, chain identifiers, endpoints, or routes. The control prevents…
Network Availability
Network availability is the ability of a blockchain and its supporting access infrastructure to accept, propagate, process, and expose transactions when needed.…
Network Compatibility
Network compatibility is the ability of software, assets, addresses, and protocols to operate correctly with a specific blockchain's rules and interfaces. Two…
Network Concentration
Network concentration measures how much validation, infrastructure, liquidity, governance, or access is controlled by a limited group of participants. A large node…
Network Confirmation
A network confirmation is protocol-recognized evidence that a transaction has been included and accepted within a blockchain's evolving canonical history. Other networks…
Network Congestion
Network congestion occurs when transaction or message demand approaches available processing, propagation, execution, or block-space capacity and delays service. Congestion can affect…
Network Delay
Network delay is the elapsed time required for blockchain messages, transactions, blocks, proofs, or responses to travel between relevant participants. Delay is…
Network Disablement
Network disablement is an administrative or automated action that prevents a service from accepting, sending, or processing activity on a particular blockchain.…