Description: The primary token used in the Haircomb ecosystem, issued through the Combbase reward mechanism.
P2WSH
Full Form: Pay-to-Witness-Script-Hash.
Description: A type of Bitcoin transaction output used in Haircomb to claim COMB rewards. Only the first previously unseen P2WSH output in a Bitcoin block qualifies for a COMB reward.
BTC
Full Form: Bitcoin.
Description: The blockchain used by Haircomb for consensus and security. Haircomb leverages Bitcoin's Proof-of-Work (PoW) mechanism.
PoW
Full Form: Proof-of-Work.
Description: A consensus mechanism used by Bitcoin and leveraged by Haircomb to secure its network.
OTS
Full Form: One-Time Signature.
Description: A cryptographic signature scheme used in Haircomb to ensure quantum resistance. Each signature can only be used once.
SHA-256
Full Form: Secure Hash Algorithm 256-bit.
Description: A cryptographic hash function used in Haircomb for key generation, hashing, and securing transactions.
DHT
Full Form: Distributed Hash Table.
Description: A decentralized storage system used in Haircomb for off-chain data management.
Merkle Tree
Full Form: N/A.
Description: A tree-like data structure used in Haircomb to efficiently verify data integrity and route transactions.
NAT
Full Form: N/A.
Description: A unit of value in Haircomb, often used interchangeably with COMB.
ECDSA
Full Form: Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm.
Description: A cryptographic algorithm used in Bitcoin for digital signatures. Haircomb uses post-quantum alternatives to ECDSA.
QRL
Full Form: Quantum-Resistant Ledger.
Description: A term often associated with blockchain systems like Haircomb that are designed to resist quantum computing attacks.
API
Full Form: Application Programming Interface.
Description: A set of protocols and tools for building software applications. Haircomb provides APIs for developers to interact with its ecosystem.
FAQ
Full Form: Frequently Asked Questions.
Description: A collection of common questions and answers about Haircomb.
DeFi
Full Form: Decentralized Finance.
Description: Financial systems built on blockchain technology. Haircomb's constructs, like stacks and contracts, enable DeFi-like functionality.
UTXO
Full Form: Unspent Transaction Output.
Description: A model used in Bitcoin and Haircomb to track ownership of funds. Each UTXO represents a discrete amount of cryptocurrency.
DApp
Full Form: Decentralized Application.
Description: Applications built on blockchain networks like Haircomb that operate without a central authority.
P2P
Full Form: Peer-to-Peer.
Description: A decentralized network model where participants interact directly without intermediaries. Haircomb transactions are P2P.
TLS
Full Form: Transport Layer Security.
Description: A cryptographic protocol used to secure communication between nodes in the Haircomb network.
RBF
Full Form: Replace-By-Fee.
Description: A Bitcoin feature that allows users to replace an unconfirmed transaction with a new one that pays a higher fee. Used in Haircomb for claim adjustments.