Vocabulary

A state model where accounts store balances and objects store data, enabling flexible transaction types without UTXO overhead.

An improved address encoding format used by Sahyadri, identified by the "csm1q" prefix. A modified version of Bech32 with stronger checksum guarantees.

A blockchain is a distributed digital ledger that records transactions across many computers in a secure and transparent manner. Each transaction is grouped into blocks, which are linked together to form a continuous chain.

A block is a collection of verified transactions that are recorded on the blockchain. Each block contains a reference to the previous block, creating a secure chain of records.

Consensus is the process by which network participants agree on the validity of transactions and the state of the blockchain.

CSM (Cryptographic Sovereign Money) is the common unit used to designate one sahyadri.

DAA (Difficulty Adjustment Algorithm) an algorithm that automatically adjusts the mining difficulty to maintain a consistent block time as the network hashrate changes.

DAG (Directed Acyclic Graph) a data structure where blocks form a parallel, tree-like graph instead of a linear chain, enabling multiple blocks to be created simultaneously without conflicts.

Decentralization means that control of the network is distributed among many participants instead of being controlled by a single authority.

A full node stores the entire blockchain and independently verifies every transaction and block according to the network's protocol rules.

The very first block of the Sahyadri blockchain, marking the beginning of the network and establishing initial protocol parameters.

A predetermined event where mining rewards are reduced by half. It ensures controlled supply emission over time, preventing inflation from exceeding protocol-defined limits.

Kana is the smallest unit of CSM, equal to 0.00000001 CSM (10^-8). 1 CSM equals 100,000,000 Kana.

A miner is a participant who uses computational power to validate transactions and create new blocks on the blockchain. Miners help secure the network and maintain consensus.

A temporary holding area for unconfirmed transactions waiting to be included in a block by miners.

A group of miners who combine their computational power to increase their chances of mining a block and share the rewards proportionally.

A node is a computer that participates in the blockchain network by maintaining a copy of the blockchain and validating transactions and blocks.

A block that is not included in the main DAG chain due to being mined simultaneously with another block that was accepted first.

Multiple blocks mined simultaneously within the same time window. Unlike linear blockchains where only one block is accepted per round, DAG-based networks like Sahyadri allow parallel blocks to coexist and be included in the ledger without conflicts.

A private key is a secret cryptographic key that allows a user to access and control their funds. It must always be kept secure and never shared.

A public key is a cryptographic address that can be shared with others to receive cryptocurrency.

Sahyadri — with capitalization, is used when describing the concept of Sahyadri, or the entire network itself. e.g. "I was learning about the Sahyadri protocol today." sahyadri — without capitalization, is used when describing sahyadris as a unit of account. e.g. "I sent ten sahyadris today."; it is also often abbreviated CSM.

A smart contract is a self-executing digital agreement written in code that automatically executes when predefined conditions are met.

A transaction is the transfer of cryptocurrency from one address to another, recorded permanently on the blockchain.

Blockchain networks provide transparency by allowing anyone to verify transactions and blocks recorded on the public ledger.

A wallet is a digital tool used to store, send, and receive cryptocurrency. It manages private and public keys that allow users to access their funds on the blockchain.