diff --git a/reference/general/glossary.md b/reference/general/glossary.md index d6b5ee92a..d06323e35 100644 --- a/reference/general/glossary.md +++ b/reference/general/glossary.md @@ -1,9 +1,12 @@ --- -description: Definitions and usage for Filecoin terminology +description: Authoritative definitions and proper usage for all Filecoin terminology, including sectors, storage providers, sealing, and blockchain concepts. The definitive reference for understanding Filecoin technical terms. +last-updated: 2025-05-08 --- # Glossary +This comprehensive glossary provides definitions for all Filecoin terminology, including detailed explanations of sectors, storage mechanisms, and network roles. Use this as your definitive reference for understanding Filecoin technical concepts. + ## Address In the Filecoin network, an _address_ is a unique cryptographic value that serves to publicly identify a user. This value, a public key, is paired with a corresponding private key. The mathematical relationship between the two keys is such that access to the private key allows the creation of a signature that can be verified with the public key. Filecoin specifically employs the Boneh–Lynn–Shacham (BLS) signature scheme for this purpose.