OTAwallet Glossary

1. OTA (Over-The-Air):Over-The-Air means you can send messages, tokens, or commands using radios or local networks—without needing the internet. OTA powers the secure offline communication network.
2. WOTA (Wrapped OTA):WOTA is a version of OTA that works on regular blockchains like Ethereum or Polygon. It lets people trade OTA in DeFi apps and wallets like MetaMask or Edge.
3. Proof of Relay (PoR):A system where devices prove they forwarded data (like messages or files). These actions are logged and rewarded.
4. Hardware-Based Authentication: (HBD)Security that verifies if a device is trusted by checking its MAC address or unique hardware ID. Prevents spoofing.
5. Proof of Translation: (PoT)Devices that translate languages (like speech or text) on the OTA network can earn tokens for accurate work.
6. WOTA Staking :Users can lock WOTA to help run the network and earn rewards. Similar to savings with benefits.
7. MAC-Authenticated Mesh :A smart network where devices talk to each other using their MAC address, instead of IP. This is safer and works offline.
8. Validator Node :A special device (like a Pi, router, or SDR) that helps verify actions on the network and reward others.
9. SafeSignal Defender:A firewall tool that blocks suspicious traffic and monitors data for threats, especially from known surveillance countries.
10. Cross-Language Rewards: You can earn tokens by translating between languages or helping others understand messages on the OTA network.
11. Offline-Capable:OTA works even when there’s no internet by using radio, LoRa, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi Direct.
12. 3D Print / Printer Node: Printers that connect to the OTA network and can receive print jobs offline using G-code or STL files.
13. IPFS & CID: CID = Content ID (a digital fingerprint). IPFS = a file system where content is stored and identified using a CID.
14. OTA Robotics / DroneNet / Audio Encryption / Digital TV APIs :These are tools for drones, smart locks, encrypted messages, and even offline video. All powered by OTA.
15. KYC: Over Radio Even without internet, you can use OTA nodes to verify ID or connect to financial services securely.
16. IBC: (Inter-Blockchain Communication):A protocol that lets two different blockchains talk to each other securely. OTR uses IBC to share information—like drone data or relay logs—with other networks like Cosmos or Ethereum.
17. Interoperability: The ability for different systems, apps, or blockchains to work together. OTR is designed to connect with wallets, routers, printers, and blockchains—even without internet.
18. Cross-Chain Handoff: When one blockchain or device (like a drone) hands control to another network or app. With OTR and IBC, this can happen securely using logs (CIDs) and wallet-based permissions.
19. IBC Relay: The action of taking a message from one blockchain and delivering it to another. Validator nodes in OTR handle this automatically when enabled.
20. OTR Validator (IBC-enabled): A node that can sync data from the OTR network and send it to another blockchain using IBC. It can transfer drone logs, wallet transactions, or even encrypted messages.
21. IBC (Inter-Blockchain Communication):: A protocol that lets two different blockchains talk to each other securely. OTR uses IBC to share information—like drone data or relay logs—with other networks like Cosmos or Ethereum.
22. Interoperability::The ability for different systems, apps, or blockchains to work together. OTR is designed to connect with wallets, routers, printers, and blockchains—even without internet.
23. Cross-Chain Handoff::When one blockchain or device (like a drone) hands control to another network or app. With OTR and IBC, this can happen securely using logs (CIDs) and wallet-based permissions.
24. IBC Relay::The action of taking a message from one blockchain and delivering it to another. Validator nodes in OTR handle this automatically when enabled.
25. OTR Validator (IBC-enabled)::A node that can sync data from the OTR network and send it to another blockchain using IBC. It can transfer drone logs, wallet transactions, or even encrypted messages.
26. On-Chain AI::An AI system that runs directly on or interacts with a blockchain. It can help validate, rank, or analyze data in real time using smart contracts or validators with AI modules.
27. AI Validator::A validator node that uses artificial intelligence to make decisions, flag risks, or verify submissions. In OTR, AI validators may help filter spam, validate translations, or enforce communication rules.
28. AI-Augmented Relay : A message or file that passes through a node enhanced with AI features. The AI can detect issues, optimize routing, or tag content with metadata before forwarding.
29. alias.lock() : Prevents the alias from being transferred to another wallet unless explicitly unlocked by the current owner. This is critical for secure ownership binding of node identity to a wallet+MAC address.
30. Signed QR + USB Handoff: An offline ownership transfer method where the previous owner generates a signed transfer token encoded in a QR code or USB file. The new wallet scans or imports it to assume ownership securely without needing internet.

Additional:

6G Relay: A next-gen relay layer supporting region overlays, queue/load awareness, and cross-band transmission (e.g., SDR, Wi-Fi Direct, LoRa).

Region: A logical area tag added to relay payloads to isolate or prioritize certain zones or clusters of nodes.

TTL (Time To Live): Time in seconds before a relay packet should expire. Used for pruning non-critical traffic.

MAC Routing: Addressing and sending data via hardware MAC address rather than IP, allowing for decentralized and offline operation.

Relay Proof: A signed hash of the relay action including MAC + wallet + timestamp, used for trust and WOTA payout calculation.

Queue Depth: A metric for how many relay jobs are pending in a node. Used to load-balance and avoid congestion.

Throughput: The current rate of successful relay processing by a node.

Fallback to SDR: If MAC routing fails, the client can fall back to SDR (Software Defined Radio) transmission as a last resort.

Signed Relay Batching: Method of grouping many relay actions into a single cryptographically signed payout request to reduce gas costs.

Overlay Isolation: Prevents cross-region relay congestion by keeping traffic contained within defined overlay regions.