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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. |
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+ | ===== Bootstrap ===== | ||
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+ | The UI doesn' | ||
===== Connections ===== | ===== Connections ===== | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
- | ===== DevTeam ===== | + | ===== DevTeam |
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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 | ||
- | Qortal’s | + | The genesis block is the name given to the first block (Block #1) in Qortal’s |
===== 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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Think of it as a master password; a string of words that can be used to gain access to the associated account. | Think of it as a master password; a string of words that can be used to gain access to the associated account. | ||
- | ===== Sponsor | + | ===== Sell Order ===== |
- | 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, | + | A sell order is a listing in Qortal’s Trade Portal, where the seller |
- | ===== SSD ===== | + | ===== Sponsee |
- | Solid-State Drive which is used with the Raspberry Pi to create | + | A level 0 account who will require sponsorship from a level 5+ account in order to become |
- | ===== Sponsee | + | ===== Sponsor |
- | A level 0 account who will require sponsorship from a level 5+ account | + | A level 5 account |
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+ | ===== SSD ===== | ||
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+ | 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. | ||
===== Sync'd ===== | ===== Sync'd ===== | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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+ | ===== Trade Portal ===== | ||
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+ | Qortal has its very own decentralized exchange (DEX) which we call the Trade Portal. Learn more on the [[Trade Portal Overview]] page. | ||
===== UI/User Interface ===== | ===== UI/User Interface ===== | ||
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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. |