Protocol
By CoinGecko | Updated on Mar 03, 2020
The set of rules that define interactions on a network, usually involving consensus, transaction validation, and network participation on a blockchain.
Related Terms
Oracles
In the context of crypto, oracles refers to services which verify real-world and provide data to blockchains/smart contracts.
Soft Fork
A backward-compatible update to a decentralized blockchain protocol.
Decentralized Applications (dApps)
Applications that run on decentralized peer-to-peer networks such as Ethereum.
Stablecoin
Cryptocurrency with a price peg to fiat currencies or commodity.
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