# Glossary This glossary collects key terms used across the KUB Docs. ## A ### Archive node A node that stores the full block history of the KUB network ## B ### Block explorer A tool for viewing blocks, transactions, accounts, tokens, and smart contracts on-chain ## C ### Chain ID A unique network identifier that wallets and apps use to connect to the correct blockchain ## D ### dApp A decentralized application that runs on a blockchain network ### Delegator A participant who delegates KUB Coin to a validator or pool node ## E ### ERC Ethereum Request for Comments. A standard used by Ethereum for tokens and smart contract interfaces ## F ### Fork A protocol change that updates the rules of the network ### Full node A node that validates network activity and serves chain data without producing blocks ## G ### Governance The process used by the KUB community to discuss, approve, and adopt protocol and community changes ## H ### Hard fork A protocol upgrade that is not backward-compatible with earlier node versions ## K ### KAP KUB Application Protocol. A standard built for applications and tokens on the KUB network ### KAP-20 A fungible token standard on KUB. It supports features such as `adminTransfer` ### KAP-721 A non-fungible token standard on KUB for unique digital assets ### KAP-1155 A multi-token standard on KUB that supports fungible and non-fungible tokens in one contract ### KIP KUB Improvement Proposal. A design document used to propose features, standards, and process changes for KUB ### KKUB Wrapped KUB Coin. Used in wallet and token flows on the KUB network ### KUB A rapid, secure, and high-performance Layer 1 blockchain network that is EVM-compatible ### KUB Bridge The native bridge used to move supported assets between KUB and selected networks ### KUB Coin The native coin of the KUB network. It is used for staking, fees, and network operations ### KUB Developer Center A platform for submitting dApps to the KUB ecosystem and accessing developer resources ### KUB Faucet A tool that dispenses free `tKUB` for testing on KUB Testnet ### KUB Layer 2 A Layer 2 network built on top of KUB to increase throughput and reduce costs ### KUB Mainnet The live production network for KUB ### KUB Scan The block explorer for KUB Mainnet and KUB Testnet ### KUB Testnet The public testing network for KUB ### KUB Wallet A wallet with native support for the KUB network ## L ### Layer 1 The base blockchain that provides the main consensus and settlement layer ### Layer 2 A secondary network built on top of a Layer 1 blockchain to improve scalability ## M ### Mainnet A live blockchain environment that uses real assets ### MetaMask An EVM-compatible wallet that can connect to KUB as a custom network ## N ### NEXT SDK An SDK for integrating dApps with KUB Wallet for authentication, user data access, and blockchain transactions ### NFT A non-fungible token that represents a unique digital asset ## O ### Official node A node that steps in to create a block and trigger slashing when a validator misses its duties ### Optimistic rollup A rollup model that assumes bundled transactions are valid unless challenged with a fraud proof ## P ### Pool node A validator node that allows other users to delegate KUB Coin to it ### Proof-of-Authority (PoA) A blockchain consensus mechanism that leverages validator reputation—rather than computational power or financial stake—to secure the network ### Proof-of-Stake (PoS) KUB's consensus mechanism, where validators and delegators stake KUB Coin to help secure the network ### Proof-of-Stake-Authority (PoSA) A hybrid blockchain consensus mechanism combining Proof of Stake (PoS) and Proof of Authority (PoA) ## R ### Rollup A scaling method that bundles many transactions into one compressed transaction submitted to Layer 1 ### RPC URL The endpoint that wallets and apps use to connect to a blockchain network ## S ### Slashing A penalty applied to validators that fail to perform their duties ### Slashing epoch The tracking period used to measure validator performance for slashing ### Smart contract Code deployed on the blockchain that runs automatically when called ### Soft fork A backward-compatible protocol upgrade ### Span A unit used by the KUB network to measure validator activity windows ### StakeManager The core staking contract used for staking, unstaking, rewards, and validator configuration ### Staking Depositing KUB Coin to activate a validator or participate in network validation ## T ### Testnet A blockchain environment used for testing without real assets ### tKUB The testnet version of KUB used on KUB test networks ## V ### Validator A node or participant that validates transactions and helps secure the KUB network ### ValidatorShare A contract that manages delegation, undelegation, and delegator rewards for a validator node ## W ### Web3 wallet A wallet that can connect to blockchain networks and sign transactions ## Z ### ZK rollup A rollup model that uses cryptographic proofs to verify bundled transactions --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. 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