Crypto Glossary

  • 51% Attack

    An attack in a blockchain network where an entity or group gains control over 50% of the network's mining hash rate.

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  • AI Coins

    Cryptocurrencies that power AI technologies and projects. Popular AI coins include: RENDER, NEAR, TAO and more.

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  • Airdrop

    The distribution of tokens or coins to the public. Airdrops are used to reward users, promote or incentivize participation.

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  • All-Time High (ATH)

    Refers to the highest price reached by a cryptocurrency in its trading history.

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  • Alpha

    Alpha represents the excess returns an investment or portfolio generates over a benchmark index

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  • Altcoin

    A term used to describe any cryptocurrency that isn’t Bitcoin. The term "altcoin" is derived from "alternative" and "coin".

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  • Annual Percentage Rate (APR)

    A measure of the real rate of return earned on an investment over a year.

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  • Annual Percentage Yield (APY)

    A yearly interest rate charged for borrowing money or earned through an investment, expressed as a percentage.

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  • Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

    AML laws and procedures are put in place to stop criminals from making illegal money appear legitimate.

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  • ApeChain

    A Layer-3 blockchain created as part of the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) ecosystem. Designed to support dApps, NFT and more.

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  • Apeing

    A term used in crypto and decentralized finance when people quickly buy a new cryptocurrency or token without doing proper research.

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  • Arbitrage

    A trading strategy where a trader buys and sells the same asset in different markets at the same time to profit from price differences.

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  • Atomic Swap

    It allows two parties to exchange cryptocurrencies directly, without using a centralized exchange.

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  • Automated Market Maker (AMM)

    A type of decentralized exchange (DEX) that uses algorithms to set asset prices and provide liquidity.

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  • Bagholder

    An investor who holds onto an asset that has significantly declined in value, often to the point where it is considered worthless.

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  • Base Chain

    A Layer-2 blockchain developed by Coinbase and built on top of Ethereum to lower gas fees and reduce network congestion.

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  • Beacon Chain

    It runs parallel to the original Ethereum blockchain and independently manages PoS operations.

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  • Bear Market

    A prolonged decline of 20% or more from the most recent high. It reflects widespread pessimism and negative investor sentiment.

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  • BEP-20

    A token standard on Binance Smart Chain (BSC), a blockchain platform developed by Binance.

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  • Bitcoin

    Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency and it was created in 2008 by an unknown person or group using the name Satoshi Nakamoto.

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  • Bitcoin ATM (BTM)

    A kiosk that lets users buy and sell Bitcoin, and sometimes other cryptocurrencies, using cash or a debit card.

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  • Bitcoin Inscriptions

    Allows data to be embedded within individual satoshis, for the creation of on-chain digital assets that are permanent.

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  • Bitcoin Maxi

    Short for "Bitcoin Maximalist", is someone who believes that Bitcoin is the most important and valuable cryptocurrency.

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  • Bitcoin Mining

    The process through which new bitcoins are created and transactions are added to the Bitcoin blockchain.

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  • Bitcoin OG

    Short for "Original Gangster," someone who got involved with Bitcoin during its early days, before it became widely known.

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  • Bitcoiner

    Someone who is passionate about and invested in Bitcoin, including casual investors and strong supporters.

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  • Block

    Refers to a digital record or ledger entry of transactional data. Blocks are the fundamental building units of a blockchain.

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  • Block Time

    Refers to the average amount of time it takes to add a new block of transactions to a blockchain.

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  • Blockchain

    A digital system that records transactions across many computers, making it very difficult to change or tamper with the data.

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  • Blockchain Trilemma

    It explains the difficulty of achieving decentralization, security, and scalability all at once in a blockchain network.

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  • BNB Chain

    A blockchain network developed by Binance to facilitate DeFi, dApps and smart contract functionality.

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  • Bonding Curve

    A pricing model used in blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi) to determine the value of a token based on its supply.

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  • BRC-20

    An experimental and unofficial token standard for the Bitcoin blockchain, inspired by Ethereum's ERC-20 standard.

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  • BRETT

    Brett is a meme coin based on the character "Brett" from the "Boy's Club" comic series, often playfully referred to as "Pepe's best friend."

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  • BscScan

    A blockchain explorer and analytics tool for Binance Smart Chain (BSC) to track transactions and data.

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  • BTD

    It stands for "Buy the dip", an investment strategy that involves buying an asset when the price drops, expecting the price to rise again.

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  • BUIDL

    A term that comes from the word "build" and is a twist on the popular crypto term "HODL" (hold on for dear life).

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  • Bull Market

    A rise of 20% or more from recent lows. It reflects widespread optimism and positive investor sentiment.

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  • Buy Wall

    A large buy order, or a group of buy orders, placed at a specific price level on a cryptocurrency exchange.

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  • Byzantine Generals Problem

    In blockchain, it highlights the difficulty of reaching a consensus without relying on a centralized authority.

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  • Cardano

    A decentralized, open-source blockchain platform built to prioritize sustainability, scalability, and interoperability.

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  • Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

    A digital version of a country’s fiat currency, issued and controlled by its central bank.

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  • Centralized Exchange (CEX)

    It is a platform managed by a single organization or entity that facilitates the trading of cryptocurrencies.

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  • Cipher Text

    A concept in cryptography where readable information, known as plain text, is encrypted into an unreadable format to protect it.

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  • Circulating Supply

    The total number of coins or tokens that are currently available and circulating in the market.

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  • Cold Storage

    An offline storage for cryptocurrrency, protecting it from unauthorized access, hacking, and other online threats.

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  • Cold Wallet

    A cold wallet, also known as cold storage, is a type of cryptocurrency wallet that is not connected to the internet.

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  • Collateral

    An asset or property that a borrower gives to a lender as security for a loan. When you take out a crypto loan, your crypto is your collateral.

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  • Composability

    A fundamental principle in DeFi and blockchain technology that allows different protocols, apps, and assets to work together.

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  • Consortium Blockchain

    A type of blockchain network where multiple organizations manage and control the system, rather than a single entity.

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  • Consumer Token Offering (CTO)

    A fundraising method where companies sell tokens directly to consumers, often in exchange for crypto or fiat.

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  • Contract Address

    A contract address is a unique identifier assigned to a smart contract on a blockchain network.

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  • Copy Trading

    An investment approach that allows individuals to replicate trading strategies and activities of experienced traders in real time.

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  • Cronos Chain

    Developed by Crypto.com, it is a blockchain platform that bridges dApps and services across multiple blockchain ecosystems.

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  • Cross-Chain

    It lets different blockchain networks talk to each other and share assets, data, and value.

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  • Crypto Faucet

    An online platform that allows users to earn small amounts of cryptocurrency for completing simple tasks.

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  • Crypto Futures

    Contracts that let traders speculate on the future price of cryptocurrencies without needing to own the actual coins.

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  • Cryptosis

    A term that has gained popularity in recent years to describe the intense fascination with cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.

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  • Custodial Wallet

    A type of crypto wallet where a third party, like an exchange or service provider manages it and holds the user's private keys.

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  • Decentralized App (dApp)

    dApp is a software application that runs on a decentralized network, typically a blockchain.

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  • Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO)

    It is a group governed by rules encoded as a computer program. Transparent and controlled by its members, there is no central authority.

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  • Decentralized Exchange (DEX)

    A peer-to-peer platform that facilitates cryptocurrency trading without a central authority.

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  • Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs)

    It can be used by entities to establish secure and verifiable identities without depending on a central authority.

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  • Decentralized Physical Infrastructure (DePIN)

    It uses blockchain and decentralized technology to manage physical assets such as buildings, data centres, etc.

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  • DeFi

    A financial ecosystem that leverages blockchain technology to offer various traditional financial services without intermediaries.

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  • Deflationary Asset

    Designed or expected to decrease in supply over time, potentially driving up its value as demand remains steady or grows.

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  • Degen

    A term used in the crypto and finance communities to describe people who engage in high-risk, speculative trading and investments.

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  • Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS)

    A consensus mechanism that uses a system of voting to validate transactions, secure networks, & produce new blocks.

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  • Delegator

    :A network participant delegates their staking power to a network validator to a Proof of Stake or Delegated Proof of Stake blockchain.

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  • Derivatives

    Financial contracts that derive their value from the price or performance of an underlying asset, index, or benchmark.

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  • Diamond Hands

    A term used in the financial and crypto communities to describe investors who hold onto their investments despite market volatility.

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  • Dip

    A temporary drop in the price of a financial asset, such as a cryptocurrency, stock, or commodity.

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  • Do Your Own Research (DYOR)

    Emphasizes the importance of conducting independent research before making investment decisions.

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  • Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA)

    A strategy where an investor regularly puts a fixed amount of money into a specific asset, regardless of its price.

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  • Double-Spending

    When the same unit of currency is used more than once, undermining the trust and stability of the currency.

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  • Doxxed

    Refers to having one's private or personal information exposed publicly. The term comes from "doxing", short for "documents."

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  • EigenLayer

    A protocol built on the Ethereum blockchain that enhances the security and flexibility of decentralized systems.

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  • ERC-20

    A technical standard for creating and managing tokens on the Ethereum blockchain. It is short for "Ethereum Request for Comment 20".

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  • Ethereum

    A decentralized platform that enables developers to build and deploy smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps).

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  • Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)

    A decentralized computing environment that enables the execution of smart contracts on the Ethereum network.

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  • Etherscan

    It is a blockchain explorer that lets users track and explore detailed data and information stored on the Ethereum network.

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  • Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)

    A type of investment fund that trades on exchanges. ETFs hold a variety of assets, like stocks, cryptocurrencies, etc.

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  • Exit Scam

    A type of fraud often seen in cryptocurrency, where the developers abandon the project and disappear with the investors' funds.

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  • Fear and Greed Index

    A tool used to assess the overall mood of investors in the stock market and cryptocurrency. Score is from 0 to 100.

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  • Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)

    Refers to the anxiety that an individual feels over the fear of missing out on rewards that others are enjoying.

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  • Flash Loan

    Allows users to borrow funds without providing collateral, as long as the loan is repaid within the same blockchain transaction.

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  • Flashbots

    Tools designed to address the issue of miner extractable value (MEV) in blockchain networks like Ethereum.

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  • Flippening

    The term is used to describe the possibility of Ethereum (ETH) surpassing Bitcoin (BTC) in terms of market capitalization.

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  • Fork

    Refers to a split in a blockchain’s protocol, resulting in two separate versions of the blockchain.

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  • Fren

    A slang term derived from "friend," used in crypto and online communities, referring to a close associate or a fellow community member.

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  • FUD

    It stands for Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt. It involves spreading negative or false information to investors in the financial markets.

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  • Fully Diluted Value (FDV)

    It shows the total market capitalization of a cryptocurrency or token, offering insight on a project’s future value.

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  • Fungible

    Fungible assets are items that can be exchanged with one another because each unit has the same value and function.

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  • GameFi

    It is a combination of "Game" and "Finance," which blends gaming with decentralized finance (DeFi).

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  • Gas Fee

    A fee that is paid by users to miners and validators to process and verify transactions on a blockchain network.

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  • Geth

    Short for “Go Ethereum,” it is one of the most popular software clients used to interact with the Ethereum blockchain.

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  • GOAT

    GOAT is a meme coin whose popularity was mainly driven by an AI bot named "Truth Terminal", developed by Andy Ayrey.

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  • Gold-Backed Cryptocurrency

    It is a digital currency tied to the value of physical gold.

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  • Governance Token

    A type of cryptocurrency that gives holders specific rights and influence within a decentralized network.

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  • Gwei

    It is a unit of measurement within the Ethereum network that simplifies the handling of very small amounts of Ether (ETH).

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  • Halving

    A process where the reward for mining new Bitcoin blocks is cut in half, typically every four years or every 210,000 blocks.

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  • Hard Cap

    The maximum amount of funds or tokens a cryptocurrency project aims to raise during fundraising, such as an ICO or token sale.

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  • Hard Landing

    A sharp and sudden economic downturn or recession that follows a period of strong growth, typically to control inflation.

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  • Hardware Wallet

    A physical device designed to securely store cryptocurrencies by keeping private keys offline.

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  • Hash

    A hash is a fixed-length string of characters generated by a hash function.It is used in the creation and management of blockchain data.

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  • Hedging

    A financial strategy used to protect against potential losses from unfavorable price fluctuations in a specific asset or market.

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  • HODL

    It stands for "Hold On for Dear Life", an investment approach where investors buy crypto and hold them regardless of market conditions.

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  • Honeypot

    A scam created by cybercriminals to trick people into making financial transactions, causing them to lose their money.

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  • Hot Wallet

    A type of cryptocurrency wallet that connects to the internet, making it easy to access digital assets.

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  • Impermanent Loss

    A risk that arises when the value of your deposited assets fluctuates from the time of deposit in the liquidity pool.

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  • Initial Coin Offering (ICO)

    A decentralized fundraising model where blockchain projects generate and sell tokens in exchange for other crypto.

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  • Initial DEX Offering (IDO)

    It is a fundraising method in which a cryptocurrency or blockchain project launches its token on a decentralized exchange (DEX).

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  • Interest Rates

    Interest rates represent the cost of borrowing money or the return on investment for lending money.

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  • InterPlanetary File System (IPFS)

    A decentralized protocol that enables efficient file storage and sharing across a distributed network.

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  • IOU

    An informal acknowledgment of debt, representing a commitment to pay back a specific amount of assets.

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  • Keylogger

    Short for "Keystroke Logger", a type of malicious software or hardware device to capture and record keystrokes on a specific device.

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  • Know Your Customer (KYC)

    The process used to verify the identity of customers, to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, related to AML and CTF measures.

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  • Layer-0

    The foundational layer of blockchain infrastructure enabling interoperability between Layer-1 protocols.

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  • Layer-1

    Refers to the foundational blockchain architecture that directly processes and records all transactions in a network.

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  • Layer-2

    A separate blockchain that is built on top of the existing Layer-1 blockchain, to extend its capabilities and improve scalability.

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  • Ledger

    A database that records all transactions on a blockchain network, ensuring data integrity, transparency, and security.

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  • Liquidity Pool

    A reserve of funds in a decentralized finance system that facilitates trading by providing liquidity for asset pairs.

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  • Liquidity Provider (AMM)

    An entity or individual who supplies assets to a liquidity pool in DeFi, earning fees or rewards in return.

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  • Mainnet

    Short for "main network," refers to the fully operational, live version of a blockchain where actual transactions take place.

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  • Margin Call

    A request from a broker to deposit extra funds, when a trader's account value drops below the maintenance level, to avoid liquidation.

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  • Market Capitalization

    The total market value of a cryptocurrency, offering insights into the relative value and stability of a cryptocurrency.

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  • Maximal Extractable Value (MEV)

    The highest value that miners or validators can extract by reordering or rearranging transactions within a block.

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  • Meme Coin

    A type of cryptocurrency that gains traction mainly through internet memes and community engagement rather than technical development.

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  • Mempool

    Refers to a collection of unconfirmed transactions that have been broadcast to a blockchain network but not been included in a block.

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  • Merkle Tree

    A data structure used in cryptography and blockchain technology to efficiently and securely verify data integrity.

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  • Metaverse

    A virtual space where users can interact and join activities using virtual identities and digital assets.

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  • Microtransactions

    Small-value financial transactions often used in digital platforms, gaming, and blockchain ecosystems.

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  • Minting

    The process of creating new tokens or NFTs on a blockchain, using a smart contract.

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  • MOODENG

    MOODENG is a meme coin that leverages the viral fame of Moo Deng, an adorable pygmy hippo from Thailand, for community engagement.

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  • NFT Floor Prices

    A key metric used to gauge the minimum value of a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) within a specific collection.

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  • NGMI

    A term in crypto culture expressing skepticism about the success of a particular investment, often predicting poor future performance.

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  • Nifty Gateway

    A centralized platform for the buying and selling NFTs, featuring curated drops from renowned digital creators.

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  • Non-Custodial Wallet

    A type of cryptocurrency wallet where users have full control over their private keys, without third-party custody.

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  • Non-Fungible Token (NFT)

    A unique digital asset on the blockchain representing ownership of items, such as digital art or virtual real estate.

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  • Nonce

    A unique, one-time-use number that ensures the uniqueness of each blockchain transaction to prevent potential replay attacks.

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  • OCO Order

    In an OCO One Cancels the Other) order, two orders are placed at once. When one order is executed, the other is automatically canceled.

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  • Off-Chain

    Transactions or data processed outside the blockchain to reduce load and improve speed, secured through mechanisms like sidechains.

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  • On-Chain

    The transactions, data, or smart contracts that occur on a blockchain and permanently recorded there, ensuring transparency and security.

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  • Open-Source Blockchain

    A blockchain protocol with publicly available source code, allowing developers to access, modify, and contribute.

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  • OpenSea

    A decentralized, peer-to-peer marketplace for exploring, trading, and creating NFTs across various blockchain networks.

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  • Orange Pill

    A term used in the crypto community when convincing someone to believe in Bitcoin's principles and to adopt it as a form of money.

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  • Order Book

    A digital record of all buy and sell orders for a particular financial asset, such as stocks, or crypto on a trading platform.

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  • Ordinals

    A protocol designed to assign unique numbers to individual satoshis (the smallest unit of Bitcoin).

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  • Paper Hands

    A term used in the financial and crypto spaces to describe investors who sell their assets at the first sign of market volatility.

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  • Peer-to-Peer (P2P)

    A decentralized network structure where peers act as a client and a server, sharing resources without a central authority.

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  • Peg

    A system that keeps the value of a digital asset stable by tying it to a more stable asset, usually a fiat currency like the US Dollar.

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  • Permissionless

    Refers to a system or network where participants do not require authorization or approval from a central authority to access.

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  • Play-to-Earn (P2E)

    A gaming model where players earn cryptocurrency or NFTs through gameplay, contributing to the in-game economy.

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  • POPCAT

    POPCAT is a meme coin that draws inspiration from the viral "Popcat" meme, featuring a domestic short-haired cat named Oatmeal.

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  • Pre-Sale

    An initial offering phase where early investors can buy new tokens before a public launch, often at lower prices, to raise capital.

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  • Private Key

    A secret, alphanumeric code that allows users to access and manage their digital assets securely in blockchains and crypto systems.

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  • Proof of Attendance Protocol (POAP)

    A protocol on the Ethereum blockchain that distributes NFTs to event participants as evidence of their attendance at a specific event.

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  • Proof of Reserves

    A cryptographic verification to prove that assets held by exchanges or custodial services is sufficient to cover user deposits.

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  • Proof of Stake (PoS)

    A consensus mechanism where validators are chosen to create blocks and validate transactions based on cryptocurrency staked.

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  • Proof of Work (PoW)

    A consensus mechanism where miners earn rewards by solving math puzzles, to validate transactions and secure the blockchain.

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  • Public Blockchain

    A decentralized, open-source blockchain network accessible to anyone, and where all transactions and data are transparent.

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  • Public Key

    A cryptographic key that can be shared publicly to receive crypto, and is paired with a private key for signing transactions.

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  • QR Code

    A machine-readable code that is useful for peer-to-peer transactions, merchant payments, and donation solicitations.

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  • REKT

    A slang term in the crypto community describing a severe financial loss often resulting from poor trading decisions or market crashes.

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  • Relative Strength Index (RSI)

    An indicator that measures the speed and change of price, to analyze overbought or oversold conditions.

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  • Relay Chain

    The core blockchain of the Polkadot network that manages consensus and interoperability among multiple interconnected blockchains, known as parachains.

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  • RPC Node

    A server or a network of servers that provides an interface for interacting with a blockchain network.

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  • Rug Pull

    A type of scam where developers withdraw all liquidity from a project, leaving investors with worthless tokens and huge financial losses.

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  • Satoshi

    The smallest unit of Bitcoin, representing 0.00000001 BTC, named after the pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto.

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  • Secure Asset Fund For Users (SAFU)

    A reserve fund established by exchanges like Binance to compensate users in the event of major security-related issues.

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  • Seed Phrase

    A recovery phrase or mnemonic phrase generated by crypto wallets to provide a backup and recovery mechanism for users' private keys.

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  • Shilling

    Aggressive promotion of a cryptocurrency or project, often with the intention to artificially inflate its value.

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  • Slashing

    A penalty mechanism in proof of stake (PoS) blockchain networks to enforce security and encourage honest behavior among validators.

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  • Slippage

    The difference between the expected price and the actual executed price of a trade.

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  • Smart Contract

    A self-executing contract on the blockchain, directly embedded in code to automate and enforce agreements when conditions are met.

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  • SocialFi

    The integration of social media with DeFi, enabling users to earn rewards, trade assets, and monetize social interactions.

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  • Soft Cap

    A minimum amount of funds a blockchain project aims to raise during an ICO, IEO or other crowdfunding events to proceed with development.

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  • Solana

    A high-performance blockchain for decentralized applications (dApps) and crypto projects requiring fast transaction speeds and low costs.

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  • Solflare

    A cryptocurrency wallet allowing users to interact with dApps on the Solana network to buy, store, swap, and stake tokens.

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  • Solscan

    A blockchain explorer for the Solana network that allows users to track on-chain data such as transactions, tokens, and smart contracts.

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  • Spear Phishing

    A targeted cyberattack where attackers impersonate trusted entities to steal sensitive information or assets.

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  • Stablecoin

    A digital currency pegged to stable assets such as fiat currency, to reduce volatility and serve as a medium of exchange.

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  • Stack the Sats

    A phrase refers to the long-term accumulation and holding of small units of Bitcoin, known as satoshis (sats).

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  • Staking

    The locking up of tokens to support network operations, validate transactions, and earn rewards in a proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain.

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  • Stop-Limit Order

    An order that executes a buy or sell order at a specified limit price once the market price reaches a predefined stop price.

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  • Stop-Loss Order

    A predetermined order to sell an asset when its price falls to a certain level, to limit potential losses, before the price declines further.

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  • Store of Value

    An asset maintaining its value over time. It can be saved and exchanged in the future without substantial loss of purchasing power.

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  • Subnet

    Short for subnetwork, it is a specific network of nodes within a larger blockchain network.

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  • Swing Failure Pattern (SFP)

    A technical analysis pattern that signals potential trend reversals in the crypto market.

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  • Taproot

    A soft fork upgrade to the Bitcoin blockchain to improve transaction privacy, scalability, and the functionality of Bitcoin scripts.

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  • Tendermint

    A Byzantine Fault Tolerant consensus engine used to power blockchain networks such as Cosmos to enable fast finality and high security.

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  • Testnet

    A parallel blockchain network used by developers to test new features and applications without risking real assets.

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  • Ticker Symbol

    A unique abbreviation used to represent a cryptocurrency to facilitate quick identification when trading.

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  • Tipset

    A set of blocks with the same parent block, mined simultaneously on a blockchain, where multiple blocks are accepted in a single epoch.

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  • To The Moon

    A phrase in crypto slang expressing optimism about substantial future gains due to price surges and high returns on investments.

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  • Token Generation Event (TGE)

    The process of creating and distributing a new cryptocurrency through a sale to fund the ecosystem's development.

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  • Token Sale

    A fundraising mechanism where new cryptocurrencies are sold to investors to finance the development of blockchain projects.

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  • Token Swap

    The process of exchanging one cryptocurrency for another, typically occurring during platform migrations or cross-chain transactions.

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  • Tokenomics

    The economic model of a cryptocurrency, encompassing its supply, distribution, incentives, and utility within its ecosystem.

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  • TON

    The Open Network originated as a blockchain project by Telegram. It is a decentralized Layer-1 blockchain platform to address scalability.

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  • Total Value Locked (TVL)

    A key metric used in the decentralized finance space to represent the total value of assets deposited in a DeFi protocol.

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  • TradFi

    Short for Traditional Finance, refers to the conventional financial system that includes banks, stock exchanges and more.

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  • Transaction ID

    A unique identifier assigned to each blockchain transaction to track, verify, and ensure the integrity of asset transfers.

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  • TRC20

    A technical standard on the TRON blockchain for creating tokens, ensuring compatibility with dApps and smart contract functions.

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  • Treasury Bills (T-Bills)

    Short-term debt securities issued by governments with maturities of one year or less which offer low-risk returns.

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  • Trustless

    Blockchain systems where transactions and agreements are executed through cryptographic validation, instead of trust between parties.

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  • Unconfirmed Transaction

    A transaction that is initiated, signed, and broadcasted to the network but haven't received validation from validators.

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  • Unspent Transaction Output (UTXO)

    The unspent output from previous blockchain transactions, which can be used as input for new transactions.

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  • Utility Token

    A type of digital asset that provides access to specific products or services within a blockchain-based ecosystem.

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  • Validator

    A PoS blockchain participant with staked assets who validates transactions, proposes new blocks, and maintains security to earn rewards.

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  • Vault

    Refers to a secure storage mechanism designed to protect digital assets in the context of crypto and decentralized finance (DeFi).

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  • Vesting

    When assets are locked for a specific period before they can be accessed or sold to incentivize long-term commitment.

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  • WAGMI

    An acronym for "We’re All Gonna Make It," used in the crypto community to promote optimism and a sense of collective success among traders.

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  • Wallet Address

    A unique alphanumeric identifier used in blockchain networks to represent a destination for cryptocurrency transactions.

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  • Web 1.0

    The earliest iteration of the internet focused on the dissemination of information in a read-only format with limited user interaction.

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  • Web 2.0

    The second generation of the internet, marked by information sharing and social interactions in real-time.

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  • Web3

    The next evolution of the internet, focusing on decentralization, blockchain technology, and user ownership of data and digital assets.

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  • Wei

    The smallest unit of the cryptocurrency Ether (ETH), which is the native currency of the Ethereum blockchain.

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  • Whale

    An individual or entity holding a substantial amount of a cryptocurrency, capable of significantly influencing market prices and liquidity.

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  • What Is an Application Programming Interface (API)

    In crypto, APIs are crucial in enabling interactions with exchanges, wallets, and blockchain networks.

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  • Whitelist

    A list of approved participants eligible for early access to a token sale, airdrop, or other exclusive crypto events.

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  • Whitepaper

    A detailed document outlining the technical, economic, and strategic aspects of a cryptocurrency or blockchain project.

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  • WIF

    WIF is a meme coin that features a Shiba Inu puppy wearing a pink knitted beanie hat, inspired by a popular meme of Achi, a real-life puppy.

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  • Wyckoff Method

    A technical analysis approach by Richard D. Wyckoff. It can help traders identify potential turning points in crypto market trends.

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  • Yield

    A term commonly used in various financial markets, including crypto, to describe the return on investment that an investor can expect.

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  • Zero-Knowledge Rollups (ZK-Rollups)

    A Layer-2 scaling solution designed to enhance the throughput and efficiency of Layer-1 blockchain.

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