Glossary
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Anonymous Routing
A method used in HOPR to ensure that the path taken by data through the network cannot be traced back to its origin or destination. Read more about anonymous routing.
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Cover Traffic
Cover traffic involves sending data packets that resemble normal packets but contain no meaningful content. On the HOPR network, this helps obscure real communications, enhancing privacy. Read more about cover traffic.
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Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO)
A decentralized structure that governs the HOPR protocol, allowing token holders to vote on decisions affecting the network. Read more about the HOPR DAO.
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HOPR
A decentralized, incentivized network for private data transfer that ensures complete privacy by preventing metadata tracking. Read more about what HOPR is.
HOPR Admin UI
The HOPR Admin provides a graphical interface you can use to interact with your node as well as diagnose any potential issues. Read more about HOPR Admin UI.
HOPR Node
A HOPR node is a software instance that relays data across the HOPR network, contributing to its decentralization and privacy features. By running a node and relaying data, participants help secure the network and are rewarded with HOPR tokens. Learn more about setting up and operating a HOPR node.
HOPR Safe
The HOPR Safe is one of the key components of the HOPR SafeStaking setup. It is a smart contract wallet where you securely deposit your HOPR tokens for staking. Read more about the HOPR Safe.
HOPR Staking Hub
The HOPR Staking Hub is a platform for onboarding HOPR node operators. It enables you to create a HOPR Safe for securely depositing and managing your stake. Read more about the Staking Hub.
HOPR Token
The native cryptocurrency token of the HOPR network is used to incentivize nodes for relaying data and maintaining the network. Read more about the HOPR token and where to acquire it.
HOPR Wrapper
The HOPR token wrapper operates on the Gnosis Chain and is primarily used to wrap HOPR tokens for staking and running HOPRd nodes. Read more about the HOPR Wrapper.
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Metadata Privacy
The practice of hiding data about communication itself (such as sender, receiver, and time) to enhance privacy, which is a key goal of the HOPR network. Read more about metadata privacy.
Mixnets
The mixing of data packets in a network to prevent linking the sender and receiver is an important feature in HOPR's privacy architecture. Read more about mixnets.
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Payment Channels
Payment channels are a common crypto technique to reduce on-chain transactions. Two users fund a channel, exchange transactions off-chain, and only the net balance is recorded when the channel closes. HOPR uses this method to relay messages between nodes. Read more about payment channels.
Proof of Relay
A mechanism in the HOPR protocol that ensures nodes relay data privately and securely while maintaining accountability within the network. Read more about proof of relay.
Probabilistic Payments
A payment system used in HOPR that allows microtransactions with a high degree of privacy, reducing the need for frequent, traceable on-chain transactions. Read more about probabilistic payments.
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SafeStaking
The process of delegating HOPR tokens in the network to support operations such as relaying traffic and securing the network, for which nodes are rewarded. Read more about SafeStaking.
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Tickets
A privacy-preserving payment mechanism in HOPR where payments are sent via probabilistic tickets rather than direct transactions. Read more about tickets.