This glossary defines key terminology used in the Bridgelet project and the Stellar ecosystem. It is organized alphabetically and includes both beginner-friendly explanations and technical context where appropriate.
A unique entity on the Stellar network identified by a public key and capable of holding XLM and other assets.
A digital token issued on the Stellar network representing value (e.g., USD, EUR, or custom tokens).
An account that creates and distributes a custom asset on Stellar.
A transaction where all operations succeed together or fail together.
The minimum transaction fee required for a Stellar transaction to be processed.
The minimum amount of XLM required to maintain an active Stellar account.
An open-source infrastructure layer that enables sending blockchain payments to users without existing wallets by creating ephemeral accounts that can later be claimed and swept.
A unique token generated by Bridgelet that allows a recipient to securely claim funds.
A secure web link containing a claim token used by recipients to access their funds.
The mechanism by which nodes in the Stellar network agree on the state of the ledger.
A system where a service temporarily controls assets on behalf of users.
A system design where control is distributed across multiple independent participants rather than a single authority.
The final wallet address where funds are transferred after being claimed.
A temporary Stellar account created by Bridgelet for recipients who do not yet have a wallet.
A predefined time after which an unclaimed account or token becomes invalid.
The account responsible for creating and funding ephemeral accounts.
A fee required to execute smart contract operations (primarily relevant when using Soroban).
The structure and processes used to guide project decisions and evolution.
A cryptographic representation of data used for verification and integrity.
The API server used to interact with the Stellar network.
Another term for Asset Issuer.
A pair of cryptographic keys (public and secret key) used to access a Stellar account.
A record of all confirmed transactions on the Stellar network.
The ease with which assets can be exchanged without affecting price.
The native cryptocurrency of the Stellar network used for fees and reserves.
The live Stellar network where real-value transactions occur.
An optional field in Stellar transactions used to attach additional information.
A security feature requiring multiple signatures to authorize transactions.
A server participating in the Stellar network by validating and relaying transactions.
The process of introducing new users or contributors to the project.
Software whose source code is publicly available for inspection and contribution.
The address of a Stellar account used to receive funds.
An address designated to receive funds if an ephemeral account expires.
The minimum XLM balance required to maintain trustlines and subentries.
A set of tools and libraries provided to interact with Bridgelet or Stellar.
The private cryptographic key that grants control over a Stellar account.
Self-executing code deployed on a blockchain that enforces rules automatically.
Stellar’s smart contract platform enabling programmable logic.
The automatic transfer of funds from an ephemeral account to a permanent wallet.
A decentralized blockchain network designed for fast and low-cost financial transactions.
The nonprofit organization supporting the development of Stellar.
The distributed system of nodes that maintains the Stellar ledger.
A testing version of the Stellar network used for development.
A constraint that limits when a transaction is valid.
Authorization that allows a Stellar account to hold a specific asset.
A set of operations submitted to the Stellar network for processing.
Software or hardware used to manage blockchain accounts and keys.
A decentralized internet architecture powered by blockchain technologies.
This glossary complements the Getting Started Guide and provides definitions for terminology used throughout the project.