A plain-language glossary

A few terms that help you read the website and app.

Coin, address, key

A coin is a unit of account on a network. An address is a public representation of a transfer destination. A private key is a secret used to authorize spending. A public address does not make a private key public.

Block, miner, node

A block is the next record in a chain. A miner searches for its proof of work. A node independently validates the block. An Explorer presents information conveniently; it does not define network rules.

Version, test, audit

A version identifies specific code and rules. A test checks a selected case. An audit reviews an agreed scope. PRIVATE_LAB means a laboratory environment. None of these terms alone implies Mainnet readiness.