Beam Search
Heuristic decoding method that keeps the top‑k partial sequences when generating text or sequences.
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Archives: Glossary
Archives: Glossary
Bayesian Inference
Statistical method that updates beliefs with evidence using Bayes’ theorem.
Backpropagation
Algorithm that computes gradients layer‑by‑layer to train neural networks via gradient descent.
Bundle (MEV Bundle)
Ordered set of transactions submitted together to capture MEV opportunities with preserved execution ordering.
Builder (Block Builder)
Participant in proposer‑builder separation that constructs blocks, often competing in auctions for MEV.
Byzantine Generals Problem
Classic distributed systems problem describing coordination with unreliable or traitorous participants.
Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT)
Property of a system to reach agreement even when some participants act arbitrarily or maliciously.
Burn (Token Burn)
Permanent removal of tokens from circulation by sending to an unrecoverable address or burning mechanism.
Bounty (Bug Bounty)
Reward paid to security researchers for responsibly disclosing vulnerabilities in code or infrastructure.
Bonding Curve
Price function that automatically adjusts token price based on supply or demand, enabling instant liquidity.
Blobspace
The dedicated data availability market introduced by blobs, separate from traditional call‑data space.
