t3rn Glossary

This glossary provides definitions for technical terms frequently used in the t3rn documentation.

Attestation: The process of validating cross-chain transactions, ensuring they were executed as intended.

Attesters: Committee members who validate cross-chain transactions and attest to their validity across networks.

Batching: Grouping multiple transactions or attestations to optimize performance and reduce gas costs.

Bidding Book: A contract used by Executors to place and manage bids for cross-chain orders.

Binary: The Binary Executor version is our command line based version for running an Executor, designed for users comfortable with code and terminal commands

Bridge UI: This is our Bridge web app. You can find it here: https://bridge.t1rn.io/

BRN: The testnet token used to incentivise testnet activities.

BRN Rewards: Incentives awarded to Executors or community members for various contributions within the t3rn network.

Claim: A transaction in which an Executor receives rewards for completing an order.

Cross-Chain Transaction: Transactions that span more than one blockchain network, facilitated by t3rn for interoperability.

Destination Chains: The chain you want to send to.

Executor: A role within the t3rn network responsible for carrying out user-defined cross-chain transactions, including bidding, execution, and claiming rewards.

GUI: The GUI Executor version provides a user-friendly interface for setting up and managing an Executor, making it accessible for users with less technical experience.

Interoperability: The capability to interact and perform transactions across multiple blockchain networks seamlessly.

Order Book: A contract that tracks cross-chain orders, managing bids, and order status for Executors.

Order ID: Each transaction placed on the t3rn protocol gets a unique order ID.

Prometheus: A monitoring tool used to track activity and performance within the t3rn network.

RemoteOrderCreated Event: Triggers when a cross-chain order is created, initiating the bidding process for Executors.

Source Chain: The chain you want to send from.

Status: When you place an order on the Bridge UI, there is a status for each step of the order flow that makes it easy to track your order. These are the statuses: https://docs.t3rn.io/resources/order-status

TransferCommitApplied Event: Serves as an inclusion proof, showing that the transaction has been successfully recognized and included on the destination chain.

TRN Token: The primary token within the t3rn ecosystem, often used for transactions and rewards.