# Glossary of Terms

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* **AI (Artificial Intelligence):** Technology that enables machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence.
* **Blockchain:** A decentralized digital ledger that records transactions across multiple computers.
* **DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization):** An organization governed by smart contracts and community voting without centralized control.
* **DeFi (Decentralized Finance):** Financial services built on blockchain technology, eliminating intermediaries.
* **Smart Contracts:** Self-executing contracts with the terms directly written into code on the blockchain.
* **Solana:** A high-performance blockchain supporting builders around the world creating crypto apps that scale today.


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