Blockchain

Difficulty is a network parameter that governs how hard it is to find a new block. It automatically adjusts to the network's total power, keeping the block issuance time stable.

A smart contract is a software algorithm on a blockchain that automatically executes the terms of an agreement. It works without intermediaries and triggers only when the specified conditions are met.

Solo mining is independent cryptocurrency mining in which a miner works alone and does not pool their power with other participants. The entire reward for a found block goes to them in full.

A token standard is a set of technical rules that a token on a blockchain conforms to. Standards ensure the compatibility of tokens with wallets, exchanges, and smart contracts.

Suprnova is a mining pool that combines the computing power of participants for the joint mining of various cryptocurrencies. The pool simplifies mining and makes income more even.

SHA-256 is a cryptographic hash function that underlies the Bitcoin protocol and a number of other coins. It turns data into a unique fingerprint of fixed length.

Ripple is a payment network and protocol for fast international transfers, and XRP is its native digital asset. The network is geared toward settlements between banks, payment systems, and users.

A sidechain is a separate blockchain linked to the main (parent) network that allows assets to be moved between them. It extends the capabilities of the base chain without changing its protocol.

SegWit is an update to the bitcoin protocol that moves signature data outside the main part of the block, increasing its efficiency and helping to address scalability issues.

A mixing service, or mixer, combines and shuffles many transactions in order to make it harder to trace the origin and the path of the coins.