Glossary March 5, 2026 Proof of Stake (PoS) Proof of Stake (PoS) A consensus mechanism where validators are chosen to create new blocks based on the amount of cryptocurrency they hold and lock.
Glossary March 5, 2026 Algorand token standard A shared interface specification that helps tokens and smart contracts remain compatible with wallets, exchanges, and tooling.
Glossary March 5, 2026 Whale A slang term for an individual or entity that holds a very large amount of cryptocurrency whose trades can significantly move market prices.
Glossary March 5, 2026 SHA-256 The cryptographic hash function used by Bitcoin’s proof-of-work algorithm to secure the network.