Glossary
What the technical words on this site mean. Underlined words on other pages show these explanations when you hover over or tap them.
- CLI
- A CLI (Command Line Interface) is a means of interacting with software by typing commands into a console or terminal, rather than using a graphical interface.
- DHCP
- DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a network management protocol used to automatically assign IP addresses and other network configuration parameters to devices on a network, simplifying the process of connecting new devices to the network.
- Dynamic IP
- A Dynamic IP address is an IP address that can change periodically and is automatically assigned from a pool of available addresses by a network's DHCP server, commonly used in home and business networks.
- HDD
- Hard Disk Drive
- IPFS
- IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) is a decentralized and distributed network system designed to store and share files in a peer-to-peer fashion.
- LAN
- LAN (Local Area Network) is a network of interconnected computers and devices within a limited area, like a home, school, or office building, used for sharing resources and communication.
- Legacy Testnet
- The older DigiByte testnet network, used by DigiByte Core v8 and older on port 12026. A new testnet network was created with the release of DigiByte Core v9, running on a different port (12033). The two networks are separate, so their nodes don't connect to each other.
- M.2
- M.2, pronounced M dot 2, is a compact interface for connecting high-speed storage devices. M.2 succeeded the mSATA standard as a more efficient and faster solution.
- MAC address
- A Media Access Control address (MAC address) is a hardware identifier that uniquely identifies each device on a network. Primarily, the manufacturer assigns it. They are often found on a device’s network interface controller (NIC) card. A MAC address can also be referred to as a burned-in address, Ethernet hardware address, hardware address, or physical address.
- Mainnet
- The DigiByte Mainnet is the primary public blockchain network of DigiByte where actual transactions occur in the native cryptocurrency, DGB. This is distinct from the Testnet, which is used for testing purposes.
- MOTD
- MOTD stands for "Message of the Day". It's a short message displayed to users when they log in to a system, often used on servers or in multi-user environments like UNIX or Linux systems. The MOTD typically contains information, announcements, or updates relevant to the users.
- MSRP
- Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price
- NFT
- An NFT (Non-Fungible Token) is a unique digital token recorded on a blockchain. Unlike coins, where every one is the same, each NFT can be told apart from every other, so it can show ownership of something specific, such as a piece of digital art, a collectible or a ticket. On DigiByte, NFTs can be created as DigiAssets.
- NVMe
- NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) is a high-performance storage interface protocol designed specifically for solid-state drives (SSDs), enabling faster data transfer compared to older standards like SATA .
- OS
- Operating System - e.g. Ubuntu, Raspberry Pi OS, macOS, Windows etc.
- PCIe
- PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) is a high-speed interface standard for connecting hardware devices like graphics cards and SSDs to a computer's motherboard.
- PSU
- Power Supply Unit
- RAM
- Random Access Memory
- Regtest
- The DigiByte Regtest network is a private testing environment where coins can be freely created. It is used for local testing but can also connect multiple nodes for private experiments.
- router
- The router is the device in your home that connects to your internet service and creates a Wi-Fi network, allowing your phones, computers, and other devices to access the internet wirelessly.
- SATA
- SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) is an interface used to connect hard drives, SSDs, and other storage devices to a motherboard, widely available since the early 2000s. It is gradually being replaced by the newer NVMe interface.
- SPV
- An SPV (Simplified Payment Verification) node is a lightweight DigiByte client that downloads only the block headers of the blockchain instead of the entire block data. It is typically used for mobile wallets where space considerations make downloading the entire blockchain impractical. SPV nodes must rely on the work of full nodes for accurate information but provide a faster and less resource-intensive way to interact with the blockchain.
- SSD
- Solid State Drive
- SSH
- SSH (Secure Shell) is a network protocol that provides a secure way to access and manage computers remotely over an unsecured network, commonly used for command-line login and other network services.
- Static IP
- A Static IP address is a permanent, fixed IP address assigned to a computer or device, remaining constant over time, unlike Dynamic IP addresses which can change. This is useful for devices that need to be reliably found on a network, like servers.
- swap file
- A swap file is a dedicated space on the drive used by an operating system to temporarily store data that cannot be held in RAM, effectively extending the system's virtual memory.
- TCP
- TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) is a core protocol of the Internet Protocol suite, designed to establish a reliable, ordered, and error-checked connection between devices, ensuring the complete and accurate transfer of data over a network.
- terminal
- The terminal, often referred to as the command line or console, is a text-based interface used to interact with a computer's operating system. It allows users to execute commands, manage files, and run scripts by typing specific commands, offering more direct control over the system compared to graphical interfaces.
- Testnet
- The DigiByte Testnet is functionally identical to Mainnet but the testnet coins - known as DGBT - are worthless. It is used by developers for testing.
- UPnP
- UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) is a protocol that allows automatic setup of port forwarding in network devices, simplifying network configuration.
- VM
- A VM (Virtual Machine) is a software emulation of a computer system, allowing you to run an operating system and applications in an isolated environment on a host computer, as if it were a separate physical machine.
- VPS
- A VPS (Virtual Private Server) is a type of hosting service that provides users with a virtualized server environment. It offers more control and resources than shared hosting, as each user gets a dedicated partition of a physical server, but at a lower cost and complexity than a full dedicated server.