SmartWeave
Definition
A smart contract platform for Arweave that uses lazy-evaluation.
Usage
Supports creation of smart contracts in various languages including JavaScript, WebAssembly, and EVM bytecode.
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Other glossary terms
Explore commonly used terms in Web3 and the Arweave ecosystem.
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AR Token
AR Token
The native cryptocurrency of the Arweave network used for transaction fees and rewards.
ArNS (Arweave Name System)
ArNS (Arweave Name System)
A decentralized domain name system for the permaweb.
Arweave
Arweave
A decentralized storage network that allows users to store data permanently and sustainably.
Atomic Assets
Atomic Assets
A unique data type on Arweave, linking data, metadata, and a smart contract under one identifier.
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Proof of Access (PoA)
Proof of Access (PoA)
Arweave's consensus mechanism that combines proof of work with proof of storage.
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Succinct Proof of Random Access (SPoRA)
Succinct Proof of Random Access (SPoRA)
Arweave's current mining mechanism that combines proof of work with proof of storage.
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Universal Data License (UDL)
Universal Data License (UDL)
Arweave's on-chain content licensing system.
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Verifiable Delay Function (VDF)
Verifiable Delay Function (VDF)
A cryptographic clock that provides a unique identifier to every node each second in the Arweave network.
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