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- DApp (Decentralized Application): An application that runs on a blockchain network, using smart contracts to operate without centralized control.
- Layer 1 (L1): The base blockchain protocol (e.g., Solana) that processes and finalizes transactions directly on its main chain.
- Layer 2 (L2): A secondary protocol built atop a Layer 1 chain to improve scalability and reduce costs, settling transactions back to the base layer.