Mainnet
By CoinGecko | Updated on Mar 03, 2020
It is the main network of Bitcoin, where the transactions of this cryptocurrency are registered and take place. The bitcoins of the mainnet are those that have real value.
Related Terms
Scrypt
one of the hashing algoritm used in proof-of-work protocol, scrypt requires more memory in order to performing mining functions
Nonce
Abbreviation for ‘number only used once’ It is of vital importance next to the hash in the verification of data from the Bitcoin blockchain network.
Block Height
A number that is used to indicated the position of a particular block within a blockchain
Address Delegation
Delegation of a wallet's stake to a Super Staker
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