Hacking
Hacking is the process of using a computer to manipulate another computer or computer system in an unauthorized fashion.
Hal Finney
Hal Finney was a cryptographer and programmer who pioneered Bitcoin’s development and worked with Satoshi Nakamoto.
Halving
An event in which the total rewards per confirmed block halves.
Hard Cap
A hard cap is the absolute maximum supply of a digital asset.
Hard Fork (Blockchain)
A type of protocol change that validates all previously invalid transactions, and invalidates all previously valid transactions.
Hard Fork Combinator
A hard fork combinator (first designed by IOHK) is a tool to combine protocols specifically on the Cardano blockchain after a hard fork has occurred.
Hard Peg
A hard peg is an exchange rate policy, where a currency is set at a fixed rate against another currency.
Hardware Security Module
A hardware security module is a type of computing device that secures digital keys and encrypts data.
Hardware Wallet
A hardware wallet is a wallet for cryptocurrencies that usually resemble a USB stick.
Harry Fox Agency (HFA)
The Harry Fox Agency is a mechanical license administrator. In short, HFA issues mechanical licenses for reproductions of musical compositions embodied in sound recordings that are manufactured and distributed in the U.S.