Algorand Data Integration: ASA Stats integrates data seamlessly from the Algorand blockchain, prioritizing 100% uptime reliability. It minimizes reliance on third-party SDKs, utilizing providers' SDKs only when necessary for specific functionalities.
API (Application Programming Interface)
API: A set of rules and specifications that allow software to communicate with other applications, services, or data. APIs can also be used to build and integrate application software.
API Access: The process of allowing mobile apps, developers' frameworks, building management tools, and software applications to access and use pertinent data from a given API. ASA Stats project offers limited to comprehensive API access in subscription tiers.
API Endpoints: A digital location on a server where an API receives requests for a specific resource. ASA Stats project offers API endpoint access in limited to comprehensive subscription tiers.
API Keys: Keys obtained to access ASA Stats API services. Subscribers to Asastatser & Professional tiers get API access with decreased bandwidth (Rate-Limited). Unlimited access is reserved for Cluster tier.
ASA (Algorand Standard Assets)
ASA: Stands for Algorand Standard Assets. ASAs are on-chain assets that benefit from the same security, compatibility, speed, and ease of use as the Algo. ASAs can represent stablecoins, loyalty points, system credits, in-game points, and more.
ASA Stats Token: An Algorand Standard Asset considered a utility token.
DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization)
DAO: A Decentralized Autonomous Organization is a type of organization governed by a computer program encoded with rules and not controlled by a central authority. DAOs are member-owned communities that use blockchain technology and smart contracts to operate and are designed to be transparent and autonomous. ASA Stats project seeks to establish a DAO in a subsequent phase of project development.
DAO Governors Model: ASA Stats DAO governors are granted access to ASA Stats subscription benefits without the need to pay recurring monthly subscription fees. The subscription privileges are immediate upon staking and last for as long as a user stakes ASA Stats.
DAO Kubernetes Node: All DAO governors will share the resources of the DAO Kubernetes Node, except for Cluster tier subscribers who get a dedicated Kubernetes node.
Governance Seat: A DAO Governor's privilege to own a stake in ASA Stats. The governance seat (which lasts forever) is conditional — at least ten months of staking has to pass — while the subscription benefits last for as long as a user stakes ASA Stats.
Governance Seat Votes: Votes granted by DAO subscription tiers to shape the future of ASA Stats.
Governance Staking: Earn ASA Stats by staking, with rewards available on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.
Governor Seat's Votes Upgrade: A process to increase voting power and privileges by staking more ASA Stats.
Historic ASA Prices Engine
Historic ASA Prices Engine: A system by ASA Stats that tracks and categorizes the historical prices of Algorand Standard Assets, capturing 100% of transactions and accurately categorizing around 95% of them.
Point in Time: A concept within ASA Stats referring to capturing the exact status or value of ASAs at a specific moment.
NFT Pricing Model
NFT Pricing Model: ASA Stats builds a deep learning model to assess NFT prices. The model is continuously updated and refined, derived from a dataset containing millions of records.
Subscription Model
Subscription Model: A payment model where customers pay a recurring fee in exchange for access to a product. ASA Stats project has two subscription models: the User Subscription Model and the DAO Governors Model.
User Subscription Model: A recurring payment made by a user for access to a product or service. ASA Stats subscribers purchase a specified amount of ASA Stats Token on a monthly basis for the tier of access respective to the level of functionality they require.
Utility Token
Utility Token: A type of virtual currency that resides on its own blockchain and gives access to specialized products or services the company is working on. ASA Stats Token is a utility token used for accessing ASA Stats professional services, governance, and staking.
Widget
Widget: A part of a GUI (Graphical User Interface) that displays information or allows a user to interact with an application or operating system (OS). ASA Stats project offers access to widgets in subscription tiers.
Order Development of a Widget: ASA Stats will develop or sponsor the development of a user widget that brings functionality not available in the existing set of user widgets. This service is limited to Cluster tier subscribers only.
Publish ASA Stats User Widgets: The ability to create and publish your own ASA Stats user widget. These widgets must pass an audit by the ASA Stats Team. An external audit may be required too.
Trading User Widget: A widget by ASA Stats that allows unified trading functionalities such as buying/selling, staking, and removing liquidity for any ASA.
Additional Terms
Alpha Version: The early, test version of a software feature, set for initial user testing and feedback.
Bridge: A technology that allows the transfer of assets or data between two different blockchain networks.
Bundled Addresses: Track the current assets value for any wallet address on the Algorand blockchain; up to X number of addresses combined, based on subscription tier or DAO status.
Bundle Naming: Create a custom name for each of your user bundles.
Bundle URL: Get a custom URL for every user bundle, with URL access potentially being private or public based on subscription tier or DAO status.
CEX (Centralized Exchange): A type of cryptocurrency exchange operated by a centralized company or entity. Users trade through the platform, which acts as an intermediary.
CSV Export Functionality: A feature allowing users to export ASA historical prices into CSV files compatible with crypto tax software.
Crypto Tax Software: Software used for calculating and reporting taxes related to cryptocurrency transactions, integrated with ASA Stats' CSV export functionality.
Custom Domain: Custom domain options available for users.
Damo: A measurement used by ASA Stats when discussing rewards. One damo equals 1,000,000 ASA Stats Tokens.
Dedicated Kubernetes Cluster: A Kubernetes cluster that is purpose-built for a single application or workload and is dedicated to a single tenant.
DEX (Decentralized Exchange): A type of cryptocurrency exchange that operates without a central authority, allowing users to trade directly with each other using smart contracts on a blockchain.
Governance Seat: A privilege in ASA Stats DAO, conditional on staking ASA Stats for at least ten months.
Impermanent Loss: A loss that occurs when the value of assets in a liquidity pool diverges from the value of those assets if they were simply held in a wallet.
Innovative Features: ASA Stats enhances user experience by incorporating features that meet the community's needs.
Kubernetes Cluster: A group of computing nodes that run containerized applications.
LP (Liquidity Provider): An individual or entity that supplies assets to a liquidity pool on a decentralized exchange in exchange for a portion of the trading fees.
Markdown: A lightweight markup language used to add formatting elements to plaintext text documents.
Selling Price Optimisation: ASA Stats calculates the maximum value of the ASAs held in users' wallets, as well as the optimal amounts to be sold on each of the AMMs or DEXes.
Slippage: The difference between the expected price of a trade and the actual price at which the trade is executed.
Stablecoin: A type of cryptocurrency designed to have a stable value by being pegged to a reserve asset like a fiat currency (e.g., USD).
Urtho and Nodely: Contributors to the development of ASA Stats' CSV exporting functionality, recognized for their significant support and insights.
User Bundles: Create and save bundles of Algorand addresses in the user settings, with the ability to edit and change the addresses in a bundle.
User Widgets System: A planned feature in ASA Stats utilizing the historic prices engine, allowing users to create customized widgets based on historical ASA data.
xGov-17 and xGov-71: Governance proposals related to ASA Stats, introducing and refining the "Point in Time" concept.