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===== Backup File ===== | ===== Backup File ===== | ||
- | An encrypted copy of your private key, which can be used to recover your account. See the [[Account Setup & Recovery]] page. | + | An encrypted copy of your private key, which can be used to recover your account. |
===== Block Height ===== | ===== Block Height ===== | ||
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===== Block Signer ===== | ===== Block Signer ===== | ||
- | 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. | + | 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. |
===== Connections ===== | ===== Connections ===== | ||
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===== DevTeam ===== | ===== DevTeam ===== | ||
- | Qortal’s development team. Anyone can join the DevTeam server in Discord and collaborate immediately with development; | + | Qortal’s development team. Anyone can join the DevTeam server in Discord and collaborate immediately with development; |
===== Image ===== | ===== Image ===== | ||
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===== Minting ===== | ===== Minting ===== | ||
- | We do not MINE, we MINT! Minting, is the process of ' | + | We do not MINE, we MINT! Minting, is the process of ' |
===== Node ===== | ===== Node ===== | ||
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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 " | 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. | ||
===== Q-Chat ===== | ===== Q-Chat ===== | ||
- | Qortal' | + | Qortal' |
===== QDN ===== | ===== 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 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]], | + | 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]], |
===== QORT ===== | ===== 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. | + | 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. |
===== Qortal ===== | ===== Qortal ===== | ||
- | The blockchain itself. Focused on true decentralization to empower lives with sovereign infrastructure. Qortal is the blockchain, QORT is the coin. Read the [[Qortal 101]] page. | + | The blockchain itself. Focused on true decentralization to empower lives with sovereign infrastructure. Qortal is the blockchain, QORT is the coin. See the [[Qortal 101]] page for more info. |
===== QORTable ===== | ===== QORTable ===== | ||
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===== QORTector ===== | ===== QORTector ===== | ||
- | A cost-effective node alternative to running your Linux/ | + | A cost-effective node alternative to running your Linux/ |
===== Qortia ===== | ===== Qortia ===== | ||
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===== Sponsor ===== | ===== Sponsor ===== | ||
- | 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 [[Minting Overview]] page. | + | 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. |
===== SSD ===== | ===== SSD ===== | ||
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===== Voting ===== | ===== Voting ===== | ||
- | Leveled accounts will be able to cast their vote in various situations. See the [[Voting System Overview]] page. | + | Leveled accounts will be able to cast their vote in various situations. See the [[Voting System Overview]] page for more info. |