Circuit (Zero‑Knowledge)
Constraint system that encodes a computation for proving and verifying via zk‑SNARKs or zk‑STARKs.
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Archives: Glossary
Archives: Glossary
Cipher
Algorithm for encrypting and decrypting data, such as AES or ChaCha20.
CID (Content Identifier)
Hash‑based identifier used in IPFS and content‑addressed storage to reference immutable data.
Checkpoint
Periodically committed state summary that accelerates sync and helps finalize or validate recent history.
CFMM (Constant Function Market Maker)
AMM design that maintains an invariant like x*y=k or more complex functions to price swaps.
Censorship Resistance
Ability of a protocol to include valid transactions and data despite adversarial actors or regulators.
Canonical Bridge
The officially supported cross‑chain bridge for a network, generally with security assumptions closest to the core protocol.
Chain Reorganization (Reorg)
Event where the canonical chain switches to a different branch, replacing recent blocks due to consensus.
Chain ID
Unique identifier for an EVM chain used to prevent replay across networks and select correct signer domain.
CEX (Centralized Exchange)
Custodial trading platform that holds user funds and matches orders off‑chain, opposite of a DEX.
Calldata Keyword
Solidity data location specifier for function parameters, marking them as read‑only and non‑modifiable.
