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Glossary
Precise working definitions for the HelixBox client architecture, proxy layers, and micro-billing protocols.
Definitions
x402 Protocol
An open framework for micro-billing over Algorand. It enables per-second pay-as-you-go settlement via pre-approved USDC transaction signatures.
PTY (Pseudoterminal)
The native OS interface spawned by the laptop CLI. It translates remote keyboard events and renders terminal streams locally.
WebSocket Relay
The mediator gateway that pipes binary shell byte frames between app and host, traversing NAT walls and network boundaries.
SQLite pairing store
Persistent SQLite database in the control plane manager that caches active pairing sessions, preventing drops on server restarts.