Latency
Time between a request and its response; critical for UX in wallets, L2s, and inference.
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Archives: Glossary
Archives: Glossary
Lagrange Interpolation
Polynomial reconstruction from points; used in secret sharing and zk proofs.
Lamport Signature
One‑time signature scheme using hash functions; basis for post‑quantum XMSS and SPHINCS.
Lattice‑Based Cryptography
Post‑quantum cryptography based on lattice problems such as LWE and SIS.
Lightning Network
Layer for Bitcoin enabling fast payments via payment channels and HTLCs.
Light Client
Client that verifies headers and proofs without storing full chain state; ideal for wallets and bridges.
Layer 3 (L3)
App‑specific or ecosystem rollups built atop L2s for specialized performance or privacy.
Layer 2 (L2)
Scaling system that executes off‑chain or rollup transactions while inheriting L1 security.
Layer 1 (L1)
Base blockchain that handles consensus and data availability directly on its main chain.
Metadata (NFT)
JSON describing an NFT’s name, image, and attributes; stored on IPFS or on‑chain.
Mnemonic Phrase
List of words (BIP39) encoding a wallet seed; must be backed up securely.
