Radix DLT related questions
Radix can refer to a few different things, depending on context:
Radix as software: Radix can refer to the Radix Node software, Radix Desktop Wallet, and Radix Explorer.
Radix as a protocol: Radix can refer to the Radix Protocol, which is the set of rules that governs validator nodes running Radix Node software. The Radix Protocol is formed of the Radix Engine as its application layer and Cerberus as its consensus layer. It is the first layer 1 protocol specifically built to serve DeFi.
Radix as a network: The Radix Protocol running on validator nodes forms the basis of the Radix Public Network – a fully decentralized platform for DeFi dApps and users.
Radix as a ledger: The decentralized Radix Public Network maintains the public, immutable and permissionless Radix Ledger.
Radix as a project: Radix can refer to the decentralized project being undertaken by the Radix Community, core developer RDX Works, Radix Foundation, and Radix Tokens (Jersey).
Radix as an ecosystem: All of the above, including a decentralized community of users, developers, node-runners, and XRD token holders; dApps, partners, and ancillary services, forms the totality of the Radix ecosystem.
For more information see Radix DLT documentation.