Glossary

A software wallet is a digital wallet that stores a user's private keys on a device, such as a computer or smartphone. Vaultody supports a variety of software wallets, and ensures the security of private keys through the use of MPC technology.

A security token is a digital representation of a traditional security, such as a stock or bond. Security tokens offer many of the same benefits as traditional securities, but with additional advantages such as increased transparency and accessibility. Vaultody offers secure custody and management of security tokens.

A type of digital signature that is more efficient and secure than traditional signatures.

A hardware-based security mechanism that is used to store cryptographic keys.

A technique for sharing a secret among multiple parties.

An attack on a cryptographic system that exploits information leaked through unintended channels.

A method of sharing a secret among multiple parties that ensures that no single party can reconstruct the secret.

A self-executing contract that is stored on a blockchain and automatically enforces the terms of the contract.

MPC is a cryptographic protocol that enables a group of parties to compute a function while keeping their inputs private.

A sidechain is a separate blockchain that is attached to the main blockchain and can be used to process transactions with different rules and features.