From 3b8e28d7bc8b3ac98b11ba7756ca5cc0bc8a0da1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Melody Serra Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:32:15 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Update index.md (#596) added some definitions --- docs/intro/quick-start/index.md | 4 ++++ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/intro/quick-start/index.md b/docs/intro/quick-start/index.md index d62ab6542..efa0ef282 100644 --- a/docs/intro/quick-start/index.md +++ b/docs/intro/quick-start/index.md @@ -73,6 +73,10 @@ You should now see your wallet's address, SOL balance, and connected cluster your browser cache will remove your saved wallet. +Some definitions you may find helpful: +- *wallet address*: a unique identifier for a digital wallet, used to send or receive crypto assets on a blockchain. Each wallet address is a string of alphanumeric characters that represents a specific destination on the network. Think of it like an email address or bank account number—if someone wants to send you cryptocurrency, they need your wallet address to direct the funds. +- *connected cluster*: a set of network nodes that work together to maintain a synchronized copy of the blockchain. These clusters are essential for providing a decentralized, distributed ledger and powering the Solana network by validating transactions, securing the chain, and executing programs (smart contracts). + ### Get Devnet SOL Before we start building, we first need some devnet SOL.