BIP, Bitcoin Improvement Proposal
Design document that proposes standards or changes for Bitcoin, similar in spirit to Ethereum’s EIPs.
Design document that proposes standards or changes for Bitcoin, similar in spirit to Ethereum’s EIPs.
Cryptographic map between groups enabling schemes like BLS signatures and zk‑SNARK verification.
Pre‑launch software stage intended for wider testing, may contain bugs and limited features.
The Proof‑of‑Stake coordination layer for Ethereum that manages validators, committees, and finality.
Checksum‑friendly address format used in Bitcoin and other chains, starts with prefixes like bc1.
Component that aggregates Layer 2 transactions into batches and posts data or proofs to Layer 1.
Ethereum Layer 2 network focused on low fees and scalable apps, developed with the OP Stack.
The foundational blockchain that provides security and consensus for higher layers, also called Layer 1.
Protocol‑set minimum fee per gas unit that is burned, adjusting block‑to‑block to target utilization.
Privacy‑focused Layer 2 leveraging zero‑knowledge proofs for shielded transactions and programmable privacy.