The terms in this glossary are organized into the following groups: Blockchain, Cryptography, Operational, and Networking. A reference list of all terms, in alphabetical order, is provided at the end. Blockchain Terms (B1) Block: A block of data, representing series of transactions, replicated and stored in multiple systems. After a block is…

A curious pattern appears when calculating the value of π to the power of a negative even number: Reminder: The above formula, π^-n , is calculated as 1/π^n. When n is zero, the value of π^-n is 1. As expected, the value gets smaller as the exponent n increases. As…

Given a problem to be solved, we may use a wrong procedure, or we may provide an answer to the wrong question. Neither is helpful in problem solving. But with paradoxes, we can be wrong in even more ways. When presented with the paradox of Achilles and the tortoise, some…

In the last few days the following scam using an NFT was attempted, and is described by the targeted person (thomasg.eth on twitter) here. The following lessons can be learned: 1. Some scammers are willing to invest a lot of time and create an elaborate fictitious scenario when they are…

Abstract The observable universe, as we see it through telescopes, needs to be consistently interpreted according to relativistic geometry. In an article published several years ago, I pointed out a hypothesis that describes a different view of spacetime: the Everted View. In this article I briefly explain how dark matter…

If you create new software, You may discover a bigger purpose, An unexpected dimension. It starts with your imagination. You have something in mind About how a new reality could work. …

In previous articles I identified several challenges of current public crypto-networks, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, that make them difficult to scale. These challenges include their two-tier de-centralized design[1], their leader-based consensus mechanism, their smart contract inefficiencies, their application model, and several other design choices. In this article I address…

At Gorbyte, I am the lead designer of a stochastic crypto-network that will replace the current generation of leader-based consensus blockchain networks. In addition to the MARPLE distributed consensus, one of Gorbyte’s major innovations is a system of unique identification that involves peoples’ personal devices. Device owners can be associated…

There is a substantial difference between privacy, which everyone is entitled to, and unique identification. This difference is obfuscated by today’s prevalent procedures. Currently, passwords, personal questions, Social security numbers, Email addresses and cell numbers are used for access control to software, web sites, banking and many other services. Let’s…