Pseudorandom

A definite function's ability to provide results that pass statistical tests for randomness is referred to as pseudorandom.

Testnet

An alternative blockchain used by developers for testing.

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.

Governance Token

Developers design governance tokens to let token holders influence the direction of a protocol.