Off-chain transactions that take place may later be reported or bundled together before being sent to the main chain.
Altcoin
Altcoin is the term given to describe alternative digital assets, such as a coin or token that is not Bitcoin. This nomenclature comes from the idea that Bitcoin is the original cryptocurrency and that all others are then considered “alternate” or “alternative” coins.
Testnet
An alternative blockchain used by developers for testing.
Node
An essential component of a blockchain infrastructure, a node stores data and allows all communication (transactions) to pass through it.