Key Terms and Concepts

• System/Network: The Aethir platform or protocol as a whole

• Container: The fundamental unit of computing resources provided by stakers

• K-value: A numerical representation of a container's value contribution and reward potential based on its specifications and region

• Staking Coefficient: A global average representing the monthly revenue potential of containers

• Proof of Capacity (PoC): A reward mechanism for keeping containers online and available

• Proof of Delivery (PoD): A reward mechanism for successfully completing rendering tasks

• Slashing: A penalty mechanism where a portion of staked tokens is deducted for container downtime or other issues

• Service Fee: The fee paid by developers to container providers for cloud rendering services

• Fingerprint: A unique identifier for a container, calculated using its MAC address, CPU, and GPU configuration