Custodial Wallet
Wallet where a third party controls private keys on behalf of the user.
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Archives: Glossary
Archives: Glossary
Cuckoo Cycle
Proof‑of‑work algorithm based on finding cycles in large graphs, designed to be memory bound.
CLTV (CheckLockTimeVerify)
Bitcoin opcode enforcing absolute timelocks via block height or timestamp.
CSV (CheckSequenceVerify)
Bitcoin opcode enforcing relative timelocks for spending UTXOs, enabling channels and vaults.
Cross‑Domain Messenger
Component in rollup stacks that passes messages between L1 and L2, often with a challenge period.
Cross‑Chain
Operations or messaging that move assets or data across different blockchains or layers.
Counterparty Risk
Risk that the other party in a transaction fails to deliver, amplified in custodial or bridge setups.
CosmWasm
Smart contract platform for Cosmos chains using WebAssembly and Rust, enabling portable contracts.
Cosmos SDK
Framework for building application‑specific blockchains using Tendermint/CometBFT consensus.
Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure
Process where researchers privately disclose issues, vendors patch, then public details are released responsibly.
Controller (Proxy Pattern)
Contract architecture where a proxy delegates calls to an implementation controlled by an admin or governance.
