# ICN Glossary

<table data-view="cards" data-full-width="true"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Daemon</strong></td><td>Software running on servers to provide essential metrics to HyperNodes.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Satellite Network</strong></td><td>A decentralized, permissionless data storage network where HyperNodes store off-chain proof data.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Hardware Provider</strong></td><td>An entity or individual that supplies ScalerNodes to the ICN Protocol.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>ICN Console</strong></td><td>The command system interface for users to manage HyperNodes, ScalerNodes, Link staking and other core ICN protocol functions.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>ICNP Smart Contracts</strong></td><td>Smart contracts for key operational functions like rewards, penalties, and collateral management.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>ICN Link</strong></td><td>A non-fungible token (ERC-721 standard) that grants HyperNode access to the ICN network. It may also be used as hardware collateral to secure participation as a Hardware Node.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Region</strong></td><td>A geographic area encompassing multiple zones where Hardware Providers install ScalerNodes.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Cluster</strong></td><td>A group of ScalerNodes of the same type, often based on geographic proximity or performance characteristics.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Builder</strong></td><td>An entity that accesses virtual machines from ICN to run applications or cloud services such as object storage or GPU computing.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>HyperNode</strong></td><td>A node that audits and measures the performance of ScalerNodes and virtual machines.</td></tr></tbody></table>


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