Glossary

• Transparent address:
  Has a tnam prefix. When transferring from one transparent address to another, transaction details such as the sender, reciever and amount are publicy visible.

• Shielded address (aka: Payment address):
  Has a znam prefix. This is the public-facing address which can be shared with others in order to recieve funds. When transferring from one shielded address to another, transaction details such as the sender, reciever and amount are hidden from anyone who does not have an associated spending or viewing key.

• Spending key:
  Has a zsknam prefix. Authorizes the holder to spend funds from associated shielded address. The spending key is also used to derive the viewing key and payment address. Therefore, the spending key will also allow the user to view the balance and transaction data of the associated address.

• Viewing key:
  Has a zvknam prefix. Allows the holder to view incoming and outgoing transactions for a specific shielded address, but does not permit spending funds.