Glossary

Term Description
Network A set of Pravda nodes connected via the internet.
Node The software that manages the Pravda blockchain and executes programs.
Mainnet A stable network.
Testnet A clone of Mainnet that resets every week.
Stored program A program represented in the Pravda bytecode that has a unique address and can be called by it.
Sealed program A stored program that is immutable (sealed). A program can only be modified by its owner, provided that it is not sealed. The program owner can seal the program, however, cannot unseal it, i.e. cannot render it modifiable again.