K‑NN (k‑Nearest Neighbors)
Non‑parametric method that classifies or regresses based on the majority of nearest samples.
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K‑Means Clustering
Unsupervised algorithm that partitions data into k clusters by minimizing within‑cluster variance.
Kafka (Event Streaming)
Distributed log used by indexers and analytics stacks to process on‑chain events at scale.
Knowledge Cutoff
Date after which a model’s training data does not include events, requiring tools or browsing.
Knowledge Distillation
Technique where a smaller student model learns from a larger teacher’s soft targets or explanations.
Knowledge Graph
Graph of entities and relations used for search, reasoning, and RAG pipelines.
Keyless Wallet (MPC Wallet)
Wallet that uses multi‑party computation to split signing across devices, avoiding a single private key.
Keeper
Automation agent that performs on‑chain tasks like liquidations, rebalances, or upkeep jobs.
KYT (Know Your Transaction)
Monitoring transactions for risk signals like sanctions exposure, mixers, or stolen funds.
KYC (Know Your Customer)
Regulatory process for verifying user identity in exchanges, on‑ramps, and compliant dApps.
Keystore File (Web3 JSON)
Encrypted JSON format that stores a private key using a KDF and cipher; often called V3 keystore.
