Category: Cryptocurrencies

A cryptocurrency wallet is software or hardware that stores private keys used to access and manage digital assets on blockchain networks.

Cryptocurrency mining is the process of validating transactions and adding them to the blockchain using computational power, typically under Proof of Work systems.

Staking is the process of locking up tokens on a proof-of-stake blockchain to help validate transactions and earn rewards.

A block reward is the cryptocurrency given to miners or validators for adding a new block to the blockchain in Proof of Work or Proof of Stake systems.

Block halving is a scheduled event in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin where mining rewards are reduced by 50% to control coin issuance and inflation.

Difficulty adjustment is an automatic mechanism in Proof of Work blockchains that regulates mining difficulty to maintain consistent block times.

A blockchain fork is a split in a blockchain network that results in two separate versions of its protocol or transaction history.

A hard fork is a non-backward compatible change to a blockchain protocol that creates a permanent split into two separate networks or cryptocurrencies.

A soft fork is a backward-compatible blockchain update that restricts protocol rules without splitting the chain or creating a new cryptocurrency.

An airdrop is the free distribution of cryptocurrency tokens to wallet addresses, often used for marketing, community growth, or decentralization.

Token burning is the permanent removal of cryptocurrency tokens from circulation by sending them to an unspendable address to reduce supply.

Gas is the unit used to measure and pay for the computational cost of executing transactions or smart contracts on blockchain networks like Ethereum.

A method of distributing cryptocurrency tokens to users, often used for promotional purposes or as part of a decentralized network's launch strategy.

A cryptocurrency wallet where a third party holds and manages the user's private keys on their behalf.

A tokenized asset used to pay transaction fees on blockchain networks, often representing native tokens like ETH.

A denomination of Ether used to measure gas prices in the Ethereum network, where 1 Gwei equals 0.000000001 ETH.

A programmed reduction in the block reward given to miners, typically occurring at fixed intervals in Proof of Work cryptocurrencies.

A cryptocurrency wallet generated from a passphrase that is memorized by the user instead of being stored.

A once-popular DeFi savings protocol on Terra that offered high-yield interest on stablecoin deposits.

An automated trading script that exploits price discrepancies across exchanges or blockchains to generate profit.

A type of MEV strategy where a bot places a transaction immediately after a known profitable one to capture residual gains.

A token standard on Binance Smart Chain (BSC) similar to Ethereum’s ERC-20, defining rules for fungible tokens.

A high-performance blockchain developed by Binance offering EVM compatibility and fast, low-cost transactions.

A hard fork of Bitcoin designed to enable faster and cheaper transactions through larger block sizes.

A belief system that holds Bitcoin as the only legitimate cryptocurrency, rejecting altcoins and newer blockchains.

The first and most widely used cryptocurrency, created by Satoshi Nakamoto to enable decentralized digital payments.

The compensation given to miners or validators for adding a new block to the blockchain.

An experimental token standard for Bitcoin using Ordinals to inscribe fungible tokens onto satoshis.

The process of permanently removing tokens from circulation, reducing total supply and often increasing scarcity.

An investment strategy of purchasing assets after a price decline, aiming to profit from future recoveries.

An offline cryptocurrency wallet used for secure long-term storage of private keys and digital assets.

Assets pledged as security for borrowing or minting in DeFi protocols, used to guarantee loan repayment or stability.

A metric that measures the value of collateral relative to the debt it secures, used to assess loan safety in DeFi.

A cryptocurrency wallet where a third party controls the private keys and manages funds on behalf of the user.

An investment strategy where equal amounts are invested at regular intervals, reducing timing risk in volatile markets.

A peer-to-peer platform that enables cryptocurrency trading directly between users without intermediaries.

A synthetic asset on blockchain that represents the value of an underlying asset, used in trading and DeFi strategies.

A decentralized derivatives exchange offering perpetual contracts, margin trading, and advanced order types.

An Ethereum upgrade that introduced a base fee mechanism and ETH burning to improve transaction efficiency and predictability.

A widely adopted Ethereum token standard defining rules for fungible tokens used across DeFi and dApps.

A service that allows users to purchase cryptocurrencies using traditional fiat currencies like USD or EUR.

A service that allows users to purchase cryptocurrencies using traditional fiat currencies like USD or EUR.

A crypto asset that has been locked or restricted from transfer due to smart contract logic, regulation, or platform policy.

A digital asset that is interchangeable with any other unit of the same type, commonly used for currencies or utilities.

An algorithmic trading strategy that executes numerous trades in milliseconds, increasingly used in crypto markets.

A crypto slang term originating from a typo, now representing a long-term investment strategy of holding assets through volatility.

A cryptocurrency with an increasing supply over time, often used to incentivize participation or secure a network.

A fundraising mechanism where projects sell new tokens to early investors, typically before listing on exchanges.

A margin trading mode where each position is managed separately, limiting risk exposure to a specific trade.

The process by which new tokens or coins are created and introduced into a blockchain’s circulating supply.

A regulatory process requiring users to verify their identity before accessing financial or crypto services.

A trader who places a limit order that adds liquidity to the market, as opposed to a taker who removes it.

The process of creating new tokens or digital assets on a blockchain, commonly used for NFTs and tokenized assets.

A privacy-focused cryptocurrency that uses advanced cryptographic techniques to obscure transaction details.

A list of buy and sell orders organized by price level, used by exchanges to facilitate trading.

A type of cryptocurrency that uses advanced cryptographic techniques to hide transaction details for greater anonymity.

A consensus mechanism where participants destroy tokens to gain the right to mine or validate new blocks.

A cryptographic method for verifying that a centralized entity holds the assets it claims on behalf of users.

A type of malicious software that encrypts files and demands cryptocurrency payment to restore access.

A ranked list of the blockchain addresses or wallets holding the most tokens or cryptocurrencies.

A privacy-preserving cryptographic technique that hides the true signer among a group of possible signers.

A type of crypto scam where developers withdraw liquidity or abandon a project after collecting user funds.

An acronym for 'Secure Asset Fund for Users', popularized by Binance as a crypto safety fund and meme for asset protection.

The pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin and author of its original whitepaper.

The smallest unit of Bitcoin, named after its creator, representing 0.00000001 BTC.

A fraudulent or deceptive cryptocurrency created to trick investors into losing funds.

The difference between the expected and actual price of a trade due to market movement or liquidity constraints.

A type of cryptocurrency pegged to a stable asset like the US dollar to reduce price volatility.

The total amount of a cryptocurrency token that exists, categorized as circulating, total, or maximum supply.

A digital unit of value issued on a blockchain, representing assets, utility, or governance rights.

The economic model and distribution logic governing a cryptocurrency token's supply, demand, and utility.

A fee paid by users to process and validate transactions on a blockchain network.

A decentralized exchange protocol that allows users to trade tokens directly via automated market makers (AMMs).

A type of blockchain token used to access products, services, or functions within a specific ecosystem.

A process by which tokens or assets are gradually released to recipients over a set time period.

A digital tool that allows users to store, manage, and interact with their blockchain assets and identities.

The smallest denomination of Ether, representing one quintillionth of an ETH (10^-18 ETH).

A crypto token that represents another asset on a different blockchain, allowing cross-chain interoperability.