A reference guide for technical terms and concepts used throughout the KnowCode documentation.
AI Code Generation
The automated process of converting design assets (e.g., Figma screenshots) into production-ready code using artificial intelligence models.
API (Application Programming Interface)
A set of endpoints that allow developers to interact programmatically with KnowCode for tasks like code generation, deployment, and monitoring.
Base
An Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution built by Coinbase. Provides low-cost, high-throughput transactions with security derived from Ethereum L1. KnowCode uses Base as its deployment layer.
A DevOps practice where code is automatically tested and deployed using pipelines. KnowCode integrates with CI/CD to automate design-to-deployment workflows.
Domain Registration (.kno.codes)
KnowCode-native domains assigned at deployment. These domains are anchored on-chain and secured with SSL by default.
ERC-20 / ERC-721 / ERC-1155
Ethereum token standards. ERC-20 for fungible tokens, ERC-721 for NFTs, ERC-1155 for multi-asset tokens. KnowCode generates contracts following these standards.
Gas Fees
Transaction costs paid to execute operations on a blockchain. On Base, average fees are under $0.01 per transaction, enabling cost-efficient hosting.
Hosting (On-Chain + IPFS)
Deployment of applications where frontend files are stored on IPFS/Filecoin and transactions are anchored on Base. This ensures immutability and high availability.
IPFS (InterPlanetary File System)
A decentralized storage protocol used by KnowCode to store application files. Guarantees content integrity using cryptographic hashes (CIDs).
OpenZeppelin
An open-source framework of audited smart contract libraries used by KnowCode for secure ERC contract generation.
Plugins
Custom extensions that modify or add features to the KnowCode pipeline — e.g., new frameworks, styling systems, or Web3 integrations.
Preview URL
A temporary live environment hosted by KnowCode to allow testing and iteration before final deployment.
Smart Contract
Self-executing code on the blockchain that manages digital assets or logic. KnowCode supports automated generation of contracts for dApps, tokens, and NFT platforms.
TPS (Transactions Per Second)
A metric for blockchain scalability. Ethereum averages ~15–30 TPS, while Base targets significantly higher throughput (measured as 250 Mgas/s).
WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines)
Standards for making web content accessible to people with disabilities. KnowCode ensures generated code aligns with WCAG requirements.
The glossary provides a shared language for both developers and non-technical users, ensuring clarity around the key terms that power KnowCode’s platform.