so is it "chain" or "network"? what (if any) is the difference?

Yes. Depends who you're talking to and what you are emphasizing.

Network emphasizes reach/connectivity/global access, chain emphasizes rigidity/immutability/money imo

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It feels odd to use the words interchangeably in e.g. docs, blog post, marketing content…feels like consistency is important, particularly for folks less familiar