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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 |
- | **Backup file** - an encrypted copy of your private key, which can be used to recover your account. See the [[Account Setup & Recovery]] page. | + | 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. |
- | **Block height** - blockchains process one block at a time. The ' | + | ===== Backup File ===== |
- | **Block signer** - the node which is the last to sign off a block before a new block can be created. | + | An encrypted copy of your private key, which can be used to recover your account. |
- | **Connections** - same term as ' | + | ===== Block Height ===== |
- | **Core** - 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, | + | Blockchains process one block at a time. The ' |
- | **Database Trimming** - 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. | + | ===== Block Signer ===== |
- | **Image** - a full operating | + | The node which is the last to sign off a block before a new block can be created. Qortal does not have a mining |
- | **Kernel** - the ' | + | ===== Bootstrap ===== |
- | **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 | + | The UI doesn' |
- | **Minting** - We do not MINE, we MINT! Minting, is the process of ' | + | ===== Connections ===== |
- | **Node** - your computer running the Qortal core and UI is a node/ | + | A term as ' |
- | **On-Chain** - meaning ‘on the Qortal blockchain’ | + | ===== Core ===== |
- | **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 | + | 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, |
- | **Peer-to-peer** - 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. | + | ===== Database Trimming ===== |
- | **Peers** - same term as ' | + | 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 [[Core FAQ]] page if desired. |
- | **Plugin** - “Plugins” or " | + | ===== DevTeam (Dev Team) ===== |
- | **Private key** - 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 | + | Qortal’s development team. Anyone can join the DevTeam server in Discord and collaborate immediately with development; |
- | **Public key** - A key that is the public pairing to the private key. This key is publicly available/ | + | ===== Gateway Node ===== |
- | **Puzzle** - a plugin within the UI. Just type your guess. It will turn blue if the entry is valid, | + | A node setup to provide |
- | **Q-Chat** - Qortal' | + | Refer to the [[How To Setup A Gateway Node]] guide. |
+ | ===== Genesis ===== | ||
- | **QDN** - abbreviation for Qortal Data Network. With core version 3.0 we will begin to rebuild | + | 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 |
- | **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. | + | ===== Image ===== |
- | **Qortal** | + | 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, |
- | **QORTable** - USB flash drives with software that allows you to run the Qortal Core and UI without having to install anything on your computer. | + | ===== Kernel ===== |
- | **QORTector** - a cost-effective node alternative to running your Linux/ | + | The ' |
- | **Qortia** - the virtual land of Qortia. Where we regain control over digital lives. | + | ===== Ledger ===== |
- | **Qortians** | + | 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 |
- | **Seed phrase** - think of it as a master password; a string | + | ===== Minting ===== |
+ | |||
+ | We do not MINE, we MINT! Minting, is the process | ||
- | **Sponsor** - a level 5 account or higher, including Founders, who are able to sponsor level 0 accounts. See [[Minting Overview]] page. | + | ===== Node ===== |
- | **SSD** - Solid-State Drive which is used with the Raspberry Pi to create | + | Your computer running |
- | **Sponsee** | + | ===== On-Chain ===== |
+ | |||
+ | Meaning ‘on the Qortal | ||
- | **Sync' | + | ===== Operating System (OS) ===== |
+ | |||
+ | The system software that manages computer hardware, software resources, and provides common services for computer programs such as Windows, Linux, and Mac. | ||
- | **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. This means your node is caught up to the current block height. | + | ===== Pi ===== |
- | **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. | + | A Raspberry Pi computer. See the [[Raspberry Pi 4]] page for building |
- | **Voting** - leveled | + | ===== Peer-to-Peer ===== |
+ | |||
+ | 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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Peers ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Same term as ' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Plugin ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | “Plugins” or " | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Private Key ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Public Key ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | A key that is the public pairing to the private key. This key is publicly available/ | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Puzzles ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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 " | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Q-Apps ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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 ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Qortal' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== 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]], | ||
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+ | ===== 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. See [[The QORT Coin]] page for more info. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Qortal ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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 ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | USB flash drives with software that allows you to run the Qortal Core and UI without having to install anything on your computer. QORTable has not yet been launched. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== QORTector ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | A cost-effective node alternative to running your Linux/ | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Qortia ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The virtual land of Qortia. Where we regain control over digital lives. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Qortians ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | We call ourselves Qortians in the virtual land of Qortia! | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Seed Phrase ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Think of it as a master password; a string of words that can be used to gain access to the associated account. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Sell Order ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | A sell order is a listing in Qortal’s Trade Portal, where the seller has listed a coin to be traded with a different coin. Such as trading QORT-LTC. These orders are simple contracts that allow two parties to exchange coins 100% peer-to-peer (p2p) without any reliance on third-parties (middle man). | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Sponsee ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | A level 0 account who will require sponsorship from a level 5+ account in order to become a Minter. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== 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 | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== 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. | ||
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+ | ===== Sync'd ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Crowetic' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== 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. This means your node is caught up to the current block height. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Trade Portal ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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 ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | 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. | ||
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+ | ===== Voting ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Leveled |