Glossary
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Key terms related to Spell payment, blockchain technology, and cryptocurrency concepts.
Spell Pay
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| Order | Refers to the payment management system in Spell, which supports lifecycle management of various blockchain payment methods. |
| Wallet | The management system in Spell used for aggregating payment cards, allowing users to manage their cards. |
| Self-Custody Addresses | Users manage their private keys and mnemonic phrases themselves, only importing public keys into the system for receiving payments. |
| Custodial Addresses | Spell generates payment information for receiving, without requiring users to handle private keys and other low-level details. |
| Receiving Cards | An encapsulation of existing payment information (blockchain, currency, address) within Spell. |
| Invoice | A pre-configured blockchain payable invoice initiated by the recipient (merchant, individual), which the payer (user) can access and complete the payment via a unique link. |
| Callback | A system in Spell that monitors changes in order status. |
Blockchain
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| Blockchain | A distributed ledger used to record all transaction information. |
| Wallet | A software or hardware device used to store cryptocurrencies. |
| Address | A unique identifier for the sender or receiver of a cryptocurrency transaction. |
| Transaction Fee | A fee paid by users to utilize the blockchain network. |
| Token Contract | A smart contract used to issue and manage tokens. |
| Smart Contract | A self-executing contract used to implement complex business logic. |
Cryptocurrency
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| Stablecoin | A type of cryptocurrency whose value is pegged to another asset, such as the US dollar. |
| USDT | A USD-pegged stablecoin issued by Tether. |
| USDC | A USD-pegged stablecoin issued by Circle. |