Glossary March 5, 2026 Coin Coin A cryptocurrency that operates on its own native blockchain, as distinguished from a token which is built on an existing blockchain.
Glossary March 5, 2026 SHA-256 The cryptographic hash function used by Bitcoin’s proof-of-work algorithm to secure the network.
Glossary March 5, 2026 Subnet A customizable blockchain network created within the Avalanche ecosystem with its own validators and rules.
Glossary March 5, 2026 GPU Mining The use of graphics processing units to mine cryptocurrency, offering more flexibility than ASICs.