diff --git a/glossary.asciidoc b/glossary.asciidoc index 0d88e2b1..6705b921 100644 --- a/glossary.asciidoc +++ b/glossary.asciidoc @@ -122,23 +122,23 @@ merkle tree:: miner:: A network node that finds valid proof of work for new blocks, by repeated hashing. -Multisignature:: +multisignature:: Multisignature (multisig) refers to requiring more than one key to authorize a Bitcoin transaction. network:: A peer-to-peer network that propagates transactions and blocks to every bitcoin node on the network. -Nonce:: +nonce:: The "nonce" in a Bitcoin block is a 32-bit (4-byte) field whose value is set so that the hash of the block will contain a run of leading zeros. The rest of the fields may not be changed, as they have a defined meaning. -Off-Chain Transactions:: - An off-chain transaction is the movement of value outside of the block chain. While an on-chain transaction - usually referred to as simply 'a transaction' - modifies the blockchain and depends on the blockchain to determine its validity an off-chain transaction relies on other methods to record and validate the transaction. +off-chain transactions:: + An off-chain transaction is the movement of value outside of the block chain. While an on-chain transaction—usually referred to as simply __a transaction__—modifies the blockchain and depends on the blockchain to determine its validity an off-chain transaction relies on other methods to record and validate the transaction. -Opcode:: +opcode:: Operation codes from the Bitcoin Script language which push data or perform functions within a pubkey script or signature script. -Open Assets Protocol:: - The Open Assets Protocol is a simple and powerful protocol built on top of the Bitcoin Blockchain. It allows issuance and transfer of user-created assets. The Open Assets Protocol is an evolution of the concept of colored coins. +Open Assets protocol:: + The Open Assets Protocol is a simple and powerful protocol built on top of the Bitcoin blockchain. It allows issuance and transfer of user-created assets. The Open Assets protocol is an evolution of the concept of colored coins. OP_RETURN:: An opcode used in one of the outputs in an OP_RETURN transaction. Not to be confused with OP_RETURN transaction.