ARC GLOSSARY

A wallet model that moves policy, permissions, and recovery logic into smart-contract code.

The chain behind the ecosystem, optimized for fast USDC-native transfers.

A signed statement that proves a condition, identity, or event happened.

A read-only interface for inspecting transactions, blocks, and addresses.

A transfer path that moves assets or signals between chains or systems.

A grouped operation that packages several actions into one execution.

The numeric identifier that tells software which network it is talking to.

The integration toolkit used to build stablecoin payments and wallet flows.

A wallet kept offline or minimized for long-term custody and reduced risk.

A decentralized organization where members coordinate through on-chain rules.

The token precision that determines how small a unit can be divided.

A permission model where one wallet grants another limited spending authority.

The standard interface for fungible tokens on EVM-compatible networks.

Funds held by a neutral flow until conditions for release are met.

A chain time window used for scheduling, rewards, or governance checkpoints.

The point where a transaction is considered irreversible in practice.

A path that converts bank money into on-chain assets or stablecoins.

When an app pays network fees on behalf of a user.

A formal request for the community to vote on a change.

A fixed-length fingerprint for data, transactions, or messages.

A wallet that stays connected for frequent signing and spending.

A service that reads chain data and reshapes it for fast search or UI queries.

A user goal expressed at a higher level than raw transaction steps.

Liquidity that appears only when needed for a specific swap or route.

The process of replacing wallet keys without losing control of the account.

A record of balances and movements used to reconcile account activity.

Capital pooled together to support swaps, routing, or market making.

A compact proof that a piece of data belongs to a larger tree.

A wallet or account that requires multiple approvals before execution.

A network design where the fee token is built into the primary value flow.

A sequence value that keeps transactions ordered and unique.

Any route that brings a user from fiat or another system into crypto.

A trusted data feed that brings off-chain information on-chain.

The underlying route that moves money between payer and payee.

A token approval flow that can be signed once and reused in another action.

The minimum participation needed for a vote or decision to count.

A price or route estimate returned before a swap or payment is executed.

The secret phrase that can restore access to a wallet.

A chain reorganization where a previously seen block path is replaced.

The point where payment or trade obligations are finalized.

A wallet whose rules live in contract code instead of only in a private key.

A non-production network used for testing, learning, and demos.

A unique identifier for a specific on-chain transaction.

A wallet layer designed to work across many apps and chains.

A network model where USDC is the native fee and settlement asset.

A node operator responsible for proposing, checking, or finalizing chain state.

A protected place for long-term assets, permissions, or sensitive records.

The handshake that links a wallet to an app session.

A curated set of addresses, events, or signals that a user wants to track.

A public extended key used to derive addresses without revealing private control.

The process of sending capital to the most efficient earning path available.

A proof that verifies truth without exposing the underlying secret.