MFA (Multi‑Factor Authentication)
Authentication using more than one factor, e.g., device + passkey; common in custodial flows.
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MPC (Multi‑Party Computation)
Cryptographic technique enabling parties to jointly compute a function without revealing inputs.
Multicall
Contract utility that aggregates multiple read calls into one to save RPC round trips.
Multisig (Multi‑Signature)
Account or contract requiring multiple signatures to authorize transactions.
Multi‑Chain
Operating across multiple blockchains, often with bridges and messaging protocols.
Middleware
Software that sits between on‑chain data and applications, e.g., oracles, indexers, relayers.
Monolithic Blockchain
Design where execution, consensus, and data availability live on one chain.
Modular Blockchain
Architecture that splits execution, consensus, and data availability across specialized layers.
Mint
To create new tokens or NFTs according to a contract’s rules.
Meta‑Transaction
Pattern where a relayer submits a user‑signed message, allowing gasless UX.
MMR (Merkle Mountain Range)
Append‑only variant of Merkle trees optimized for proofs over growing logs.
