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miner:: miner::
A network node that finds valid proof of work for new blocks, by repeated hashing. 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. Multisignature (multisig) refers to requiring more than one key to authorize a Bitcoin transaction.
network:: network::
A peer-to-peer network that propagates transactions and blocks to every bitcoin node on the 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. 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:: 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. 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. Operation codes from the Bitcoin Script language which push data or perform functions within a pubkey script or signature script.
Open Assets Protocol:: 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. 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:: OP_RETURN::
An opcode used in one of the outputs in an OP_RETURN transaction. Not to be confused with OP_RETURN transaction. An opcode used in one of the outputs in an OP_RETURN transaction. Not to be confused with OP_RETURN transaction.