Glossary
Source-Chain Finality Window
A source-chain finality window is the period a cross-chain system waits before treating an originating transaction as sufficiently settled.
Plain-English meaning
In this game, Source-Chain Finality Window is used as a vocabulary card for recognizing how market and technology concepts fit together. The short idea is: wait for source settlement.
The term is not shown as a recommendation. It is included so players can learn the language they may see in exchange interfaces, wallet prompts, research notes, AI product pages, or on-chain analytics dashboards.
Why it belongs with Cross-Chain Message Security
These concepts help cross-chain systems wait for settlement, coordinate relayers, prevent duplicate execution, and manage destination timing.
When solving the puzzle, compare the job this term performs with nearby cards. A correct group usually shares a function, risk type, workflow, or market structure rather than simply sharing similar wording.
Where you might see it
You might encounter this term while reading educational explainers, product documentation, risk disclosures, market dashboards, or beginner guides. Always separate vocabulary learning from financial decision-making.