Web3 Security Glossary
Your comprehensive guide to understanding Web3 and onchain security terminology.
JSON-RPC
A protocol used for making remote procedure calls in a simple, stateless, and lightweight format. Used in blockchain environments for communication between clients and servers, enabling them to request and receive data in a structured way.
Malicious Airdrop
A tactic used by attackers to distribute free tokens or NFTs to users' wallets with the intent of luring them into interacting with malicious dApps.
Man-in-the-Middle Attack
A Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attack is a security breach where a threat actor intercepts and manipulates communication between two parties, typically without either party's knowledge.
ODR (Onchain Detection and Response)
An advanced security solution that provides end-to-end detection and response capabilities through onchain event analysis for real-time threat protection.
Onchain
Any activity, data, or transaction that is executed and recorded directly on a blockchain network.
Onchain Asset Managers
Tools or entities responsible for managing digital assets, such as cryptocurrencies or NFTs, directly on the blockchain.
