Genesis Block
By CoinGecko | Updated on Aug 12, 2021
It is the first block of data that is processed and validated to form a new blockchain, typically called as 'block 0' or 'block 1'.
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Golden Cross
It is a bullish signal in technical candlestick pattern by comparing two lines of short-term moving average and long-term average. It is a golden cross when the short term moving average broke its long-term moving average.
Zero-Knowledge Succinct Non-Interactive Argument of Knowledge (Zk-Snarks)
An acronym for Zero-Knowledge Succinct Non-Interactive Argument of Knowledge, zk-SNARKs refers to a protocol where one can prove posession of a given piece of information (eg a string or hash) without revealing that information and also without any interaction between both the prover & verifier.
Proof of Work (PoW)
A consensus algorithm in which a block is validated via mathematical hashing
Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)
Describes the technology that enables distributed ledger.
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