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t3rn Glossary

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

AIxecutor: The AIxecutor version is our command line based version for running an Executor with the power of AI for auto rebalancing, dymanic enabling and disabling networks based on current market conditions, etc.

Attestation: The process of validating crosschain transactions, ensuring they were executed as intended.

Attesters: Committee members who validate crosschain 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 crosschain 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.t3rn.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.

CrossChain 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 crosschain transactions, including bidding, execution, and claiming rewards.

Docker Compose Executor: The Executor version you can setup via Docker Compose. It provides both pre-defined configurations for quick setup, and the option for complete customization.

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

Order Book: A contract that tracks crosschain 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 crosschain 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: The primary token within the t3rn ecosystem, often used for transactions and rewards.