# Document Appendix ## Document Lexicon ```css Vertisan Fractal uses a specific lexicon. Following is a glossary of terms: Fractal.............. Underlying distributed public ledger technology that curates assets and records transactions. A fractal is an infinitely self-similar, iterated, construct. VFN.................. Vertisan Fractal Network VNC.................. Vertisan Network Cryptocurrency Self-similarity...... In reference to fractals Consensus............ A general agreement by members Quorum............... The minimum members of a consortium required to validate transactions Fractal curve........ The chain of fractals winding through space Dimension............ Creation of a new, splintered fractal curve Segment.............. Each of a series of similar units within a curve Node................. A point at which pathways intersect or branch; a central connecting point. A redistribution point. Apex node............ One of the primary backbone nodes in the consortium VFN client........... An authorized client application connected to the Fractal Network RTC.................. Real-time clock Beacon cluster....... The cluster that serves as the lighthouse NFT.................. Non-fungible token Sandbox.............. An isolated test environment Validator............ An entity that validates the integrity of a token and/or transaction Computational unit... A collection of consortium members acting as a single unit for transaction processing Curator.............. A consortium member that has a responsibility for cold storage of artifacts Artifact............. An asset or entity that has met the designated requirements for migration to cold storage Cold storage......... Low cost permanent storage for the preservation of artifacts to ensure there is a provenance back to the genesis for all digital assets. ``` ##### Relevant Search Tags > #appendix