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====== Qortal Glossary ====== | ====== Qortal Glossary ====== | ||
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Below is our a list of terms, definitions, | Below is our a list of terms, definitions, | ||
- | **Address** - The public address associated with every Qortal account that is used to send and receive coins, and the association with registered names for the receiving of QORT, messages, and various other transactions within Qortal. | + | ===== Address |
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+ | The public address associated with every Qortal account that is used to send and receive coins, and the association with registered names for the receiving of QORT, messages, and various other transactions within Qortal. | ||
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+ | ===== Backup File ===== | ||
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+ | An encrypted copy of your private key, which can be used to recover your account. **This is an extremely important aspect to Qortal that you'll want to be aware of!** See the [[Account Setup & Recovery]] page for more info. | ||
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+ | ===== Block Height ===== | ||
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+ | Blockchains process one block at a time. The ' | ||
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+ | ===== Block Signer ===== | ||
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+ | The node which is the last to sign off a block before a new block can be created. Qortal does not have a mining system that only rewards the block signer, we MINT where everyone who takes part each block, warns a portion of the block reward. See the [[Block Rewards & Distribution]] page for more info. | ||
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+ | ===== Connections ===== | ||
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+ | A term as ' | ||
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+ | ===== Core ===== | ||
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+ | Not to be confused with the user interface (UI), the core supports the Network and immutable ledger. It processes transactions and blocks of data. Ideally, the core should be left running 24/7 while the UI can be closed without interrupting Minting. | ||
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+ | ===== Database Trimming ===== | ||
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+ | Also referred to as ‘db auto trimming’ is an automatic feature that trims the size of your node’s database (db) to prevent it from growing too large unnecessarily. Average size is between 20-30gb. This is set to randomly occur between every 3-14 day period, and is reset if your node is restarted for whatever reason. Information on how to manually trim your db can be found in the [[Qortal Core]] page if desired. | ||
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+ | ===== DevTeam (Dev Team) ===== | ||
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+ | Qortal’s development team. Anyone can join the DevTeam server in Discord and collaborate immediately with development; | ||
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+ | ===== Genesis ===== | ||
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+ | The genesis block is the name given to the first block (Block #1) in Qortal’s ledger. Qortal’s blockchain consists of a series of so-called blocks that are used to store information related to transactions that occur on the Qortal Network. | ||
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+ | ===== Image ===== | ||
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+ | A full operating system (OS) that is pre-configured for a specific purpose, like our Brooklyn images for the RaspberryPi. It contains the customized Linux kernel and added GUI along with some modifications for performance, | ||
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+ | ===== Kernel ===== | ||
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+ | The ' | ||
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+ | ===== Ledger ===== | ||
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+ | The database of all transaction information on-chain. This is what we call an immutable ledger as the blocks can only move forward and the data stored in previous blocks cannot be modified- creating the most secure database technology! | ||
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+ | ===== Minting ===== | ||
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+ | We do not MINE, we MINT! Minting, is the process of ' | ||
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+ | ===== Node ===== | ||
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+ | Your computer running the Qortal core and UI is a node/ | ||
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+ | ===== On-Chain ===== | ||
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+ | Meaning ‘on the Qortal blockchain’ | ||
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+ | ===== Operating System (OS) ===== | ||
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+ | The system software that manages computer hardware, software resources, and provides common services for computer programs such as Windows, Linux, and Mac. | ||
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+ | ===== Pi ===== | ||
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+ | A Raspberry Pi computer. See the [[Raspberry Pi 4]] page for building your own or you can buy one pre-configured from www.crowetic.com | ||
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+ | ===== Peer-to-Peer ===== | ||
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+ | Abbreviated as P2P, it means the action is solely between two parties in a peer-to-peer fashion. In other words, no middle men, no centralization. | ||
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+ | ===== Peers ===== | ||
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+ | Same term as ' | ||
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+ | ===== Plugin ===== | ||
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+ | “Plugins” or " | ||
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+ | ===== Private Key ===== | ||
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+ | A key that is not usually seen by the typical user, this key is derived from the seed phrase and stored privately and encrypted in the UI for you automatically. This is the key that is used to sign transactions before they are broadcasted to the Qortal Network and secured on-chain. | ||
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+ | ===== Public Key ===== | ||
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+ | A key that is the public pairing to the private key. This key is publicly available/ | ||
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+ | ===== Puzzles ===== | ||
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+ | A plugin within the UI. Just type your guess. It will turn blue if the entry is valid, or red if invalid. The goal is to enter the private key of the puzzle account and it will send you its balance. A clever design by Catbref (the original lead core dev). The plugin checks for members of a private group he used. The puzzle clues are in the " | ||
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+ | ===== Q-Apps ===== | ||
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+ | Soon to come. Q-Apps will allow developers to applications on-chain without permission (excluding the ability to launch a project with asset issuance). See the [[Q-Apps]] page for more info. | ||
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+ | ===== Q-Chat ===== | ||
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+ | Qortal' | ||
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+ | ===== QDN ===== | ||
- | **Backup file** | + | Abbreviation for Qortal Data Network. With core version 3.0 we will begin to rebuild the Internet in a sovereign and unhackable fashion with free public website and data hosting. You can host your own content on your computer without any third-party reliance or hinderance. Another important tool for mankind to regain control over our digital lives, our free speech, and free trade of information. QDN will allow for [[Web Hosting]], [[Application Hosting]], [[GitHub Replacement]], |
- | **Block height** - blockchains process one block at a time. The ' | + | ===== QORT ===== |
- | **Block signer** | + | Qortal’s native coin - NOT A TOKEN. It powers on-chain functionality with transactions and can also be used as a digital form of payment on the Qortal Network. See [[The QORT Coin]] page for more info. |
- | **Connections** - same term as ' | + | ===== Qortal |
- | **Core** - not to be confused | + | The blockchain itself. Focused on true decentralization |
- | **Image** - a full operating system (OS) that is pre-configured for a specific purpose, like our SinclairMATE image. It contains the customized Linux kernel by Scare Crowe, and the added GUI along with some modifications for performance, | + | ===== QORTable ===== |
- | **Kernel** - the ' | + | USB flash drives with software that allows |
- | **Ledger** - the database of all transaction information on-chain. This is what we call an immutable ledger as the blocks can only move forward and the data stored in previous blocks cannot be modified- creating the most secure database technology! | + | ===== QORTector ===== |
- | **Minting** | + | A cost-effective node alternative to running your Linux/ |
- | **Node** - your computer running the Qortal core and UI is a node/ | + | ===== Qortia ===== |
- | **On-Chain** - meaning ‘on the Qortal blockchain’ | + | The virtual land of Qortia. Where we regain control over digital lives. |
- | **Pi** - a Raspberry Pi computer. See the [[Raspberry Pi 4]] page for building your own or you can buy one pre-configured from www.crowetic.com | + | ===== Qortians ===== |
- | **Peers** - same term as ' | + | We call ourselves Qortians in the virtual land of Qortia! |
- | **Plug-in** - also called add-on or extension. “Plug-ins” are the preinstalled apps that ship with the UI, and " | + | ===== Seed Phrase ===== |
- | **Private key** - a key that is not usually seen by the typical user, this key is derived from the seedphrase and stored privately and encrypted in the UI for you automatically. This is the key that is used to sign transactions before they are broadcasted | + | Think of it as a master password; a string of words that can be used to gain access |
- | **Public key** - A key that is the public pairing to the private key. This key is publicly available/ | + | ===== Sell Order ===== |
- | **Puzzle** - a plug-in within | + | A sell order is a listing |
- | **Q-Chat** - Qortal' | + | ===== Sponsee ===== |
- | **QDN** - abbreviation for Qortal Data Network. With core version 3.0 we will begin to rebuild the Internet in a sovereign and unhackable fashion with free public website and data hosting. You can host your own content on your computer without any third-party reliance or hinderance. Another important tool for mankind | + | A level 0 account who will require sponsorship from a level 5+ account in order to become a Minter. |
- | **QORT** - Qortal’s native coin - NOT A TOKEN. It powers on-chain functionality with transactions and can also be used as a digital form of payment on the Qortal Network. Read [[The QORT Coin]] page. | + | ===== Sponsor ===== |
- | **Qortal** - the blockchain itself. Focused on true decentralization | + | A level 5 account or higher, including Founders, who are able to sponsor level 0 accounts. Originally, any level 5 or higher account could sponsor up to 5 accounts at a time, this has recently changed, to a limit of 2 accounts at a time for level 5+ accounts - and Founder accounts remain at a limit of 5 accounts at a time. See the[[Minting Overview]] page for more info. |
- | **QORTable** - USB flash drives with software that allows you to run the Qortal Core and UI without having to install anything on your computer. | + | ===== SSD ===== |
- | **QORTector** | + | Solid-State Drive which is used with the Raspberry Pi to create |
- | **Qortia** - the virtual land of Qortia. Where we regain control over digital lives. | + | ===== Sync'd ===== |
- | **Qortians** - we call ourselves Qortians in the virtual land of Qortia! | + | Crowetic' |
- | **Seedphrase** - think of it as a master password; a string of words that can be used to gain access to the associated account. | + | ===== Synced ===== |
- | **Sponsor** - a level 5 account or higher, including Founders, who are able to sponsor level 0 accounts. See [[Minting Overview]] page. | + | Your node has to be fully synced to Mint and send any other type of transaction such as sending a message on Q-Chat. This means your node is caught up to the current block height. |
- | **SSD** - Solid-State Drive which is used with the Raspberry Pi to create a node device. The SSD has the custom kernel stored in it, which makes the operating system for the Raspberry Pi board. The larger your SSD, the more data you will be able to store on your device, which will be important for those who want to run redundant copies of data on the Qortal Network. | + | ===== Trade Portal ===== |
- | **Sponsee** - a level 0 account who will require sponsorship from a level 5+ account in order to become a Minter. **Please note:** you do not have to be a Minter to use all of the other features of Qortal (excluding minting for block reward, account leveling, future sponsorship ability, and voting which requires level 1 or higher). | + | Qortal |
- | **Sync' | + | ===== UI/User Interface ===== |
- | **Synced** - your node has to be fully synced to Mint and send any other type of transaction such as sending a message on Q-Chat. | + | The graphical user interface (GUI) let’s users easily navigate the core features without having |
- | **UI/User Interface** - the graphical user interface (GUI) let’s users easily navigate the core features without having to run terminal commands. This is the same situation as your cell phone, what you are actually looking at when you use your phone is the GUI, while not seeing what is happening in the background with lines of code. | + | ===== Voting ===== |
- | **Voting** - leveled | + | Leveled |