Glossary March 5, 2026 Aptos smart contracts Aptos smart contracts A cryptocurrency and blockchain term commonly used to describe a concept, mechanism, metric, or component within digital-asset systems. Back to A–Z glossary
Glossary March 5, 2026 Sidechain A separate blockchain linked to a main blockchain through a two-way peg, allowing assets to be moved between chains.
Glossary March 5, 2026 Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) A computation engine that acts as a decentralized computer, executing smart contract code on the Ethereum blockchain.
Glossary March 5, 2026 Self-Custody The practice of holding your own cryptocurrency private keys without delegating control to any third-party service.