An economics concept in which one party has a direct advantage in efficiency in producing/providing a specific good or service over another party.
Specialized tools and software provided by exchanges to enhance trading strategies, including charting tools, technical indicators, and bots.
A set of clear, step-by-step instructions designed to perform a specific task or solve a problem.
An order type that must be completely filled or not at all, ensuring no partial execution.
The highest price ever reached by a cryptocurrency in a specified currency, such as USD, BTC, ETH, or BNB.
The initial version of a product, typically in its earliest and most basic form, released by a development team.
Any cryptocurrency that is not Bitcoin, serving as an alternative to Bitcoin.
An individual who provides capital to entrepreneurs or startups, typically in exchange for ownership equity or convertible debt.
A framework of laws and regulations aimed at preventing and detecting the flow of illicit funds.
A collection of tools and protocols that allow different software applications to communicate with each other, enabling the integration of various services.
A customized integrated circuit designed for optimal performance in a specific application, rather than general use.
The practice of exploiting price differences of the same asset in different markets by buying low in one market and selling high in another.
A strategy where traders exploit price differences of the same asset in different markets or exchanges to make a profit.
A standard for creating fungible tokens on the Bitcoin network.
The simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems.
A characteristic of certain cryptocurrencies that makes them difficult or unprofitable to mine using ASIC machines, favoring GPU mining instead.
The minimum price a seller is willing to accept for an asset on an exchange.
A method or system for managing investments on behalf of individuals or organizations.
The total market value of assets that an investment entity manages on behalf of clients, reflecting its scale and influence.
A technology enabling the direct exchange of different cryptocurrencies between two parties without the need for a centralized exchange.
The total number of points where an unauthorized user can try to enter or extract data from a system.
A process where assets or services are sold to the highest bidder through a competitive bidding process.
A type of decentralized exchange protocol that uses algorithms to facilitate the trading of digital assets without the need for a traditional intermediary.
Fully-collateralized wrapped tokens issued by Binance, known as B-Tokens.
A collection of coins and tokens held by an investor, often referring to underperforming assets that investors continue to hold onto.
A digital assets platform developed by Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) to facilitate institutional investment in cryptocurrencies.
Ethereum’s proof-of-stake (PoS) layer where consensus is established, coordinating the network of stakers who validate and secure the network in return for staking rewards.
A period of declining market prices, common in both cryptocurrency and traditional markets.
A standard used to measure and compare the performance of an asset or investment portfolio.
A token standard on BNB Smart Chain that extends Ethereum’s ERC-20 standard, defining rules for token usage and compatibility with BNB Beacon Chain’s BEP-2 and Ethereum’s ERC-20.
A technical standard for creating and issuing NFTs within the BNB Smart Chain ecosystem.
A metric for comparing an asset’s volatility relative to a specific portfolio or market index.
An early version of software released for user testing and feedback, following the Alpha stage.
The price that buyers are willing to pay for an asset in financial markets.
The difference between the highest bid price and the lowest ask price for an asset on an order book.
The first cryptocurrency, created by the pseudonymous developer(s) Satoshi Nakamoto, described as a ‘Peer-to-Peer e-cash’ system.
The primary software implementation that allows users to interact with the Bitcoin network, originally released by Satoshi Nakamoto.
The market capitalization ratio of Bitcoin compared to the total market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies.
Individuals who believe Bitcoin is the only valuable cryptocurrency and the future of global finance.
The first known purchase of a physical good using Bitcoin, where Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 BTC for two pizzas.
An unpredictable event that has widespread and significant impact, deviating from normal expectations.
A file storing transaction data, forming a blockchain when arranged sequentially.
The number of times a transaction has been confirmed by the network, indicating its security and finality.
An online tool for browsing information about blockchain blocks, transactions, balances, and histories.
The number of blocks in a blockchain between a specific block and the genesis block (block 0).
The amount of cryptocurrency awarded to miners for successfully mining and validating a block.
A decentralized digital ledger that records cryptocurrency transactions in a chronological order.
A decentralized charity platform advocating for ‘blockchain for social good.’
A data structure used to quickly determine whether an item is part of a set.
Established and reliably valuable cryptocurrencies that have stood the test of time.
A cryptocurrency launched by Binance, providing various utilities including trading fee discounts on the Binance exchange.
A market volatility indicator comprising a simple moving average and two bands representing standard deviations from this average.
A reward offered to incentivize specific work, behavior, or development, often used in the crypto space.
An experimental token standard for minting and transferring fungible tokens on the Bitcoin blockchain via the Ordinals protocol.
The point where an operation’s total costs equal its current value or revenue.
The multiple by which an asset’s current price must increase to reach its previous all-time high.
When an asset’s price moves beyond a defined range or pattern, breaking through support or resistance levels.
A term derived from HODL, emphasizing focusing on building and developing products.
A period of rising market prices, common in both cryptocurrency and traditional markets.
A temporary crypto wallet used for potentially risky transactions.
The process of permanently removing a certain amount of cryptocurrency from circulation, usually by sending it to an unspendable address.
A large buy order or a group of large buy orders at the same price in a market’s order book.
A graphical representation of price movement showing the open, close, high, and low prices within a specific period.
A type of financial chart used to represent the price movements of an asset over a specific period, showing open, close, high, and low prices.
A phase of intense selling where investors abandon their positions and sell their assets rapidly.
A feature of cryptocurrency networks that ensures no entity can alter or prevent transactions.
A financial institution that oversees a country’s currency, interest rates, and monetary policy.
An official digital currency issued by a central bank, which can be used in retail or wholesale transactions.
The component of a computer that executes instructions and processes data from programs.
A system where decision-making and planning are concentrated in a single point or authority.
A type of cryptocurrency exchange managed by a centralized entity, known for high liquidity and advanced trading tools.
A language model developed by OpenAI that represents a major advancement in natural language processing (NLP).
A method for encrypting and decrypting information, which can be either symmetric or asymmetric based on the key model.
The estimated number of cryptocurrency tokens or coins that are publicly available and actively traded.
A network of remote servers accessed via the internet, providing shared computing resources and storage.
A digital currency or cryptocurrency that operates independently and is used as a medium of exchange.
The practice of keeping digital assets offline to protect them from cyber threats.
A type of cryptocurrency wallet that is not connected to the internet, providing enhanced security for storing digital assets.
Assets pledged as security for a loan, ensuring repayment.
A facility where stock exchanges and high-frequency traders share space to enhance trading speed and efficiency.
A U.S. agency that regulates derivatives markets, including futures, options, and swaps.
An index that combines multiple indices to provide a comprehensive view of a market or sector.
Interest calculated on the initial principal and also on the accumulated interest from previous periods.
The duration between submitting a transaction to the network and its inclusion in a confirmed block.
The combination of multiple trading indicators or strategies to create a more reliable approach.
Mechanisms that enable blockchain network participants to agree on the validity of transactions and data, even if some are unreliable.
A type of automated market maker (AMM) that maintains a constant product of token reserves, used by platforms like Uniswap.
An index tracking changes in the price level of a basket of consumer goods and services over time.
A practice where investors replicate the trades of experienced and successful traders.
The risk that one party in a financial transaction may default or fail to meet their obligations, causing losses to the other party.
Personal information such as usernames, passwords, email addresses, and qualifications used for identification and access.
Technologies that connect different blockchain networks, enabling the transfer of digital assets and ensuring interoperability.
The ability of different blockchain networks to communicate and share data with each other.
Exchange-traded funds that allow investors to gain exposure to cryptocurrencies without directly owning or managing them.
A tool that assesses the overall sentiment in the cryptocurrency market using various indicators, providing a score between 0 and 100.
A set of rules and standards that define the operation and behavior within a decentralized network.
A prolonged period of declining or stagnant prices and negative sentiment in the cryptocurrency market.
A digital currency secured by cryptography, functioning as a medium of exchange in a decentralized peer-to-peer network.
The practice of securing information through mathematical techniques, ensuring confidentiality and integrity.
The unauthorized use of someone’s computer to mine cryptocurrency without their knowledge.
The safekeeping of assets on behalf of a client, which can also refer to the management and ownership of one’s own funds or assets.
A system governed by predefined rules encoded in smart contracts, guiding the actions of a decentralized organization.
Applications running on a peer-to-peer network instead of a central server, accessible via crypto wallets.
A framework designed to ensure individuals retain control over their personal data, allowing them to grant or revoke access permissions and manage how their data is used and shared in digital ecosystems.
A temporary recovery in the price of a declining asset, soon followed by a continuation of the downward trend.
An organization managed by its shareholders rather than a central authority.
An exchange where users trade directly from their wallets without depositing funds on the platform.
A financial ecosystem built on blockchain networks, consisting of decentralized financial applications.
A system where individuals manage their identity information directly without relying on a centralized authority.
A service providing real-world data to blockchain applications, enabling smart contracts to execute based on external information.
The process of converting encrypted (ciphertext) data back into readable (plaintext) form.
A type of cryptocurrency that decreases in supply over time, often through mechanisms like token burning.
Financial contracts whose value is derived from an underlying asset, such as futures and options.
An attack where a malicious actor creates software with known flaws to exploit users in a permissionless environment.
A type of wallet that generates keys and addresses from a single seed, allowing for easy backup and restoration.
A term describing an investor who holds onto an asset despite volatility.
A measure of the effort required to mine a new block in a cryptocurrency network.
A mechanism in Ethereum that increases mining difficulty to facilitate the transition to Proof of Stake.
A cryptographic method to verify the authenticity and integrity of digital data, ensuring secure communications and transactions.
Technology that enables the decentralized storage and management of data across multiple nodes.
When an asset’s market price moves in the opposite direction of a technical indicator.
The strategy of spreading investments across various assets and jurisdictions to reduce overall risk.
An investment strategy of regularly investing a fixed amount of money, regardless of the asset’s price.
The native cryptocurrency of the Data Ownership Protocol, used to facilitate transactions, access protocol services, and incentivize data control and privacy within the ecosystem.
The risk of spending the same cryptocurrency more than once, often due to race attacks or 51% attacks.
A scenario where malicious peers dominate the network, preventing specific nodes from receiving information from honest peers.
A theory suggesting that financial markets fully reflect all available information in the price of assets at any given time.
A blockchain protocol introducing the concept of “restaking collective” for Ethereum.
Known as proto-danksharding, this proposed upgrade aims to reduce Ethereum’s fees and increase transaction throughput.
A cryptocurrency whose supply adjusts automatically to maintain a stable price.
A measure of how one variable responds to changes in another variable.
A type of cryptography used to create public and private keys in cryptocurrencies, offering high security with smaller key sizes.
The process of converting data into a secure code to prevent unauthorized access.
Private, permissioned blockchains developed for use by businesses to improve operational efficiency and transparency.
A global standards organization focused on creating open, standards-based architecture to accelerate the adoption of Enterprise Ethereum.
A versatile token standard ideal for gaming and digital collectibles, allowing efficient management of multiple token types.
A technical standard for issuing and implementing tokens on the Ethereum blockchain, proposed by Fabian Vogelsteller in November 2015.
An experimental token standard combining features of both fungible and non-fungible tokens.
A financial arrangement where a third party holds and regulates the payment of funds required for two parties involved in a transaction.
The native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum blockchain, used to pay for transactions and computational services.
A decentralized platform enabling smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps) to be built and run without any downtime, fraud, control, or interference.
A blockchain that resulted from the 2016 Ethereum hard fork after the DAO hack, continuing to use Proof of Work, unlike Ethereum (ETH).
A non-profit organization dedicated to developing, improving, and promoting the Ethereum blockchain.
A Turing-complete virtual machine that executes smart contracts on Ethereum, typically coded in Solidity.
A platform where users can buy and sell cryptocurrencies.
A method of launching a cryptocurrency where there are no pre-mines, ICOs, or early access privileges, ensuring equal opportunity for all participants.
When a trader enters a position expecting a price movement that quickly reverses or fails to materialize.
Buying an asset during a rapid price decline, anticipating a rebound.
Digital assets created by sports teams, clubs, or brands to boost fan engagement and generate new revenue streams.
The anxiety that you might be missing a potentially profitable opportunity.
A strategy to spread fear and insecurity among customers, traders, or investors.
Government-issued money declared as legal tender.
Services or platforms that allow users to convert fiat currency into cryptocurrency.
A buy or sell order that must be executed immediately in its entirety or else be canceled.
The guarantee that completed cryptocurrency transactions cannot be altered, reversed, or canceled.
The competitive edge of being the first project to introduce a service or product in a new market.
The approach by which authorities adjust tax rates and determine the use of public funds.
A type of uncollateralized loan in DeFi that must be borrowed and repaid within a single transaction block.
A research and development organization focused on improving MEV-related blockchain solutions on Ethereum.
The potential event when Ethereum (ETH) surpasses Bitcoin (BTC) in market capitalization.
The automatic closure of a trader’s leveraged position due to insufficient margin requirements.
The global market for trading fiat currencies.
A split in the blockchain’s transaction history, creating a divergence in the network. Forks can be soft or hard.
Using mathematically rigorous proofs to ensure certain properties of cryptograph.
Cryptographic evidence submitted to challenge the validity of a transaction, often used for blockchain scalability.
A slang term used to address someone in a friendly manner, popular in digital and crypto communities.
A practice where a trader places an order for an asset based on advance knowledge of a pending transaction that will affect its price.
A computer that fully implements and validates all rules and transactions on a blockchain network.
Evaluating an asset based on its intrinsic characteristics to determine its true value.
The quality of an asset whose individual units are identical and interchangeable in value and function.
A standardized legal agreement to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price and date in the future.
A sector of DeFi that combines blockchain technology with gaming, offering play-to-earn incentives through NFTs and cryptocurrencies.
The fee mechanism on the Ethereum blockchain used to calculate the costs of smart contract operations and transactions.
The fee required to perform a transaction on the Ethereum network, calculated based on the complexity of the transaction.
The maximum fee a cryptocurrency user is willing to pay for sending a transaction or executing a smart contract function.
Content that requires users to hold a specific token or fulfill certain conditions to access.
A license that allows users to copy and modify software, with the condition that any distributed works are under the same license.
The first block ever recorded on a blockchain network, also known as Block 0 or Block 1.
A platform where teams can share, collaborate, and store their open-source or proprietary code.
A bullish chart pattern where a short-term moving average crosses above a long-term moving average.
A special proportion found in nature, art, architecture, and financial markets, often associated with aesthetic and functional balance.
An ideal economic state where conditions are balanced—neither too hot nor too cold.
A method of asynchronous peer-to-peer communication between computer nodes in a distributed system.
The system and processes by which decisions about a blockchain protocol are made, often involving voting by token holders.
The framework and rules that define how decisions are made within a decentralized organization or protocol.
A token that grants holders voting rights on protocol upgrades and changes within a decentralized ecosystem.
The total value of all goods and services produced in a country over a specific period.
A competitive event where participants create applications on a blockchain ecosystem.
An expert in computer systems and networks, often specializing in programming and cybersecurity.
A process that reduces the block reward of a Proof-of-Work cryptocurrency like Bitcoin by half.
The maximum amount of funds a project aims to raise during an Initial Coin Offering (ICO) or other fundraising event.
A major protocol upgrade that is not backward compatible, resulting in a split of the blockchain into two separate chains.
An abrupt economic transition from growth to slow growth or recession.
The result produced by a hash function, often referred to as a hash value, hash code, or digest.
An event where two different inputs produce the same hash output, compromising the integrity of a cryptographic system.
A function that converts input data of any size into a fixed-size string of characters, used in blockchain to create transaction IDs.
The speed at which a computer or mining hardware calculates new hashes, usually measured in hashes per second.
A feature used in smart contracts to modify payment channels, ensuring secure transactions.
The tendency of traders to follow the actions of the majority.
Algorithmic trading that executes a large number of orders in extremely short time frames.
A term originating from a typo of ‘Hold,’ meaning to keep ownership of cryptocurrency and not sell, often expanded to “Hold on for Dear Life.”
A security mechanism designed to detect or counteract unauthorized access to information systems.
An order strategy that divides a large order into smaller, visible chunks to hide the total order size from the market.
The characteristic of being unchangeable or unalterable, fundamental to Bitcoin and blockchain technology.
A tool used to monitor the price performance of a specific asset or group of assets.
Investment funds that aim to mimic the performance of a specific market index, like the S&P 500.
A method for raising capital where new projects sell their cryptocurrency tokens to investors.
A fundraising approach in the blockchain sector, where tokens are sold directly on a decentralized exchange.
A fundraising method that involves a trusted exchange acting as an intermediary between the project and investors to minimize risks.
The process where a private company starts selling its shares to the public for the first time.
Data that is linked to individual cryptocurrency units.
A silicon chip containing a collection of electronic components like transistors, resistors, and capacitors.
The ability of different blockchain networks to work together and leverage each other’s functionalities.
A protocol and peer-to-peer network for storing and sharing data in a distributed file system.
A written acknowledgment of a debt owed by one party to another.
The specific amount of margin assigned to a single trading position, allowing traders to control risk for that position.
The creation of new cryptocurrency tokens, governed by the rules set by the developers.
A phenomenon in which a country’s trade balance initially worsens following a devaluation or depreciation of its currency before eventually improving.
A business arrangement where two or more parties agree to pool their resources for a specific task, project, or business activity, sharing profits, losses, and control.
A term used to describe the satisfaction of not participating in certain investments or market activities, often used in contrast to FOMO (Fear of Missing Out).
High-yield, high-risk bonds with lower credit ratings than investment-grade bonds, typically offering higher interest rates to attract investors.
The risk associated with the regulatory environment of a specific geographic area, which can affect the stability and profitability of investments within that jurisdiction.
A cryptographic algorithm used in the SHA-3 standard for hashing, providing strong security and flexibility.
A system for managing cryptographic keys, including their generation, storage, distribution, and destruction.
A regulatory process in the financial sector that enables companies to verify the identities of their clients and adhere to anti-money laundering (AML) laws.
The delay between the time a transaction is submitted to the network and the time it is first confirmed by the network.
A principle stating that consumers are willing to purchase more of a good or service at lower prices and less at higher prices.
The base layer or main blockchain architecture, such as Bitcoin or Ethereum.
An additional protocol or framework built atop an existing blockchain to enhance its scalability and performance.
A record-keeping book or digital file used to track and record monetary and financial transactions.
Cryptocurrency derivatives that allow traders to gain leverage on a specific cryptocurrency without managing margin requirements, simplifying leveraged trading.
A compilation of stable resources, including executable files, documentation, templates, and code, used in software development.
A secondary layer on top of a blockchain designed to enable faster transactions among participating nodes, proposed as a scaling solution.
An order to buy or sell an asset at a specified price or better.
The process of creating tokens that represent staked assets, enhancing their liquidity.
A token representing staked assets on a blockchain, providing liquidity to staked assets.
The ease with which an asset can be bought or sold in the market without significantly affecting its price.
A financial scenario where there is a shortage of cash or liquid assets, making it difficult to meet immediate financial obligations.
The measure of the total amount of liquidity available at different price levels in an order book.
A DeFi practice where users earn additional tokens as rewards for providing liquidity to a protocol.
A pool of tokens locked in a smart contract used to facilitate trading on decentralized exchanges.
Entities or individuals who supply buy and sell orders to financial markets, increasing liquidity and ensuring market stability.
Financial metrics used to evaluate a company’s ability to meet short-term obligations.
The process of adding an asset to an exchange, either by request from the project team or by the exchange’s decision.
A market participant who places an order that does not immediately execute, leaving it in the order book to be matched later.
A fee structure used by exchanges where “makers” who add liquidity to the order book are rewarded with lower fees, and “takers” who remove liquidity are charged higher fees.
Software or code designed to infiltrate and cause harm to computer systems and networks.
A demand by a broker or exchange for additional funds or collateral to cover potential losses in a margin trading account.
Trading with borrowed funds, a high-risk strategy recommended only for experienced investors.
The total value of a cryptocurrency, calculated by multiplying its current price by the total supply of coins.
The sustained increase or decrease in market prices over a specific period.
An order to buy or sell a cryptocurrency at the best available price on the order book.
A network node that often requires staking a minimum amount of cryptocurrency to receive staking rewards.
Software that processes trading orders, ensuring correct execution and settlement for buyers and sellers.
The upper limit on the total number of coins or tokens that will ever be created for a cryptocurrency.
The top hash in a Merkle tree, representing the combined hash of all transactions in a block.
A hash-based data structure that organizes and structures large amounts of data for easier processing.
Information about other data, such as details about specific transactions.
A popular cryptocurrency wallet and gateway to decentralized applications (DApps) on the Ethereum network.
A persistent, online 3D virtual environment envisioned as a key element of future digital experiences.
Small financial transactions using cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) or Ether (ETH).
The process of validating and recording transactions on a blockchain by adding them to the blockchain ledger.
A large-scale facility, often a warehouse, housing numerous miners dedicated to cryptocurrency mining.
The process of creating new tokens and adding them to the crypto ecosystem for trading or use within the network.
The strategies implemented by authorities to regulate a country’s money supply and interest rates.
A classification on the Binance platform for relatively more established cryptocurrency projects compared to Seed Tag projects.
A slang term describing a cryptocurrency experiencing a strong upward trend.
A slang term describing a cryptocurrency experiencing a significant upward price trend.
A technical analysis tool consisting of two bands placed around a central moving average.
A technical analysis tool made up of multiple moving averages of different lengths.
A defunct Bitcoin exchange based in Japan that was once the world’s largest.
A type of wallet that requires multiple signatures to authorize a transaction, enhancing security.
A protocol used by blockchain networks to reach consensus on the blockchain’s state without relying on a central authority.
A unique cryptographic token representing a digital or physical asset, not interchangeable with other tokens.
The minimum price at which an NFT in a specific collection can be bought.
Digital collectibles containing a random assortment of NFTs, with contents unknown until the box is opened.
An acronym for “Not Gonna Make It,” expressing pessimism about achieving success or overcoming a challenge.
A blockchain network participant that interacts with other participants to maintain the network’s security and integrity.
A cryptocurrency wallet where the user retains full control over their private keys and funds, without relying on third-party services. This type of wallet provides enhanced security and privacy, as only the wallet owner can access and manage their cryptocurrencies.
A one-time-use string or number generated to verify transactions and prevent replay attacks.
Processes and transactions that occur outside the main blockchain, typically to improve scalability.
Decision-making processes that occur outside of the blockchain, often involving discussions and voting on forums or governance platforms.
A technology developed by IBM to enhance the security of cryptocurrencies and digital assets stored in cold storage.
An account registered in a jurisdiction different from the account holder’s citizenship.
Transactions and activities recorded directly on the blockchain, ensuring transparency, security, and immutability.
The study of blockchain data to gain insights into market trends, user behavior, and network activity.
A layer-2 scaling solution that offloads transaction processing and resource usage from the BNB Smart Chain.
Software made available under a license that permits anyone to use, modify, and distribute it freely.
The value of the next best alternative that is foregone as a result of making a decision.
A third-party data source or feed used to determine outcomes for smart contracts.
Tokens on the Bitcoin blockchain represented as JSON files inscribed onto satoshis with an Ordinal serial number, similar to BRC-20 tokens.
A digital list of outstanding buy and sell orders for a particular asset on an exchange or marketplace.
The measure of the total amount of buy and sell orders at different price levels in an order book.
NFT-like entities that can be minted directly on the Bitcoin blockchain.
A block in the blockchain whose parent block is unknown, typically formed in older versions of Bitcoin Core where ancestry data wasn’t required.
The process of trading large volumes of cryptocurrency directly between parties without using a public exchange.
A decentralized exchange (DEX) that utilizes an automated market maker (AMM) model and operates on multiple blockchain networks, offering various DeFi products and services.
A printed piece of paper that contains a cryptocurrency address and its corresponding private key.
A technique for processing multiple transactions simultaneously.
An investment strategy that aims to replicate the performance of an existing economic index rather than actively managing the portfolio.
A decentralized network model where participants interact directly with each other without relying on a central authority or intermediary. In cryptocurrency, P2P transactions allow users to exchange assets directly, enhancing privacy and reducing transaction fees.
A currency whose value is fixed to a specific asset, such as 1 USDT being equal to 1 USD, often referred to as a stablecoin.
A blockchain where access to the network is restricted to certain participants, often used by enterprises.
An open network that allows anyone to participate in the consensus process without needing approval or authorization.
A type of futures contract without an expiration date, allowing traders to hold positions indefinitely.
A cyberattack where malicious actors attempt to steal user credentials by posing as legitimate entities.
A fraudulent investment scam where returns are paid to earlier investors using the capital from new investors, rather than from profit earned.
The movement of a financial asset’s price over time, which can be analyzed using charts to identify trading opportunities.
A lengthy alphanumeric code used in cryptocurrency to sign transactions and generate receiving addresses, ensuring security and ownership.
An early investment round reserved for strategic investors with significant capital.
An app built using modern web technologies that adheres to standard web practices and offers enhanced user experiences.
A protocol that generates digital badges or collectibles to commemorate and record attendance at events.
A consensus mechanism used by Solana to timestamp transactions and improve blockchain efficiency.
A method of verifying that an exchange has sufficient funds to cover its users’ assets.
A consensus mechanism where mining power is determined by the amount of hard drive space allocated to the network.
A consensus mechanism where validators are chosen based on the amount of cryptocurrency they hold and are willing to “stake” as collateral.
A consensus mechanism combining Proof of Stake and Proof of Authority to enhance blockchain security through balanced validation and staking.
A consensus mechanism where miners solve cryptographic puzzles using specialized hardware to validate transactions and create new blocks.
A temporary scalability solution preceding danksharding, the final phase of Ethereum 2.0 (Serenity).
A blockchain network that is open to anyone, where all participants can read, write, and validate transactions.
The publicly shared half of a cryptographic key pair used for encrypting messages and verifying digital signatures; in crypto, it functions as a wallet address.
A fraudulent scheme in crypto where the price of a digital asset is artificially inflated and then rapidly sold off, causing a sharp decline in value.
A fraudulent practice where the price of a cryptocurrency is artificially inflated and then rapidly sold off by the organizers.
A monetary policy used by central banks to stimulate the economy when it is underperforming.
A computing technology that uses quantum bits (qubits), which can represent both 1 and 0 simultaneously due to superposition.
An attack where two transactions using the same funds are simultaneously created to attempt double-spending.
A type of malware that locks or threatens to expose files unless a ransom is paid.
Physical, tangible assets like real estate, commodities, or art that are tokenized for blockchain use.
The process of adjusting the composition of a portfolio to maintain a desired allocation of assets.
A prolonged period of significant economic downturn.
The generation of new data by retrieving and utilizing information from existing inscriptions.
Financial models that aim to restore and sustain environmental and social health.
The practice of exploiting differences in regulations between jurisdictions to gain an advantage in trading or operations.
A slang term meaning someone or something has experienced severe failure or loss, often synonymous with being liquidated.
A technical indicator that measures market momentum to identify overbought or oversold conditions.
An attack where valid data transmission is maliciously repeated or delayed to disrupt normal operations.
In technical analysis, the price level at which an upward price movement is halted due to selling pressure.
A metric used to evaluate the profitability of an investment, calculated as the ratio of net profit to investment cost.
A psychological trap where traders try to recover losses quickly by making impulsive trades.
The extra return expected by investors for taking on higher risk.
A strategic plan outlining a company’s short-term and long-term goals with estimated timelines.
An attack on the internet service level aimed at disrupting network participation or uptime, such as in a blockchain.
A fraudulent act where a development team suddenly abandons a project and withdraws all liquidity, causing a collapse in asset value.
A manipulative trading strategy where a trader places orders on both sides of a target order to exploit price movements.
The smallest unit of Bitcoin, equal to 0.00000001 BTC.
The pseudonym used by the unknown creator(s) of the Bitcoin protocol and whitepaper.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is a federal agency responsible for enforcing federal securities laws, proposing securities rules, and regulating the securities industry, including the stock and options exchanges. The SEC aims to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation. It oversees activities such as securities trading, corporate reporting, and investment funds to ensure transparency and compliance with the law. The SEC also works to prevent fraud, insider trading, and other deceptive practices in the securities markets.
An emergency insurance fund created by Binance in 2018 to protect users’ assets.
A thorough evaluation of a system, smart contract, or blockchain to assess its security against attacks or technical failures.
A digital asset that represents ownership in a real-world asset, subject to federal securities regulations.
A fundraising method involving the issuance of security tokens.
A set of words used to recover a cryptocurrency wallet.
A classification for cryptocurrencies in their early development stages, often lacking a working product or established user base.
An update to the Bitcoin protocol aimed at improving scalability and security.
A strategy where a miner withholds and later releases blocks to gain a competitive advantage.
A large sell order or accumulation of sell orders at a specific price level in an order book.
The overall attitude or feeling of a community or investors towards a particular cryptocurrency or financial market.
A component of a sharded blockchain network, each shard chain processes its own transactions and smart contracts.
A technique for splitting blockchains or databases into smaller partitions to manage specific data segments and improve scalability.
A metric used by investors to assess the potential return on investment relative to its risk.
Independent blockchains linked to a main blockchain, designed to enhance scalability and facilitate asset transfers between networks.
A technical analysis tool that smooths out price data to help identify trends.
The process of penalizing validators in a Proof of Stake blockchain for malicious behavior or failing to maintain network integrity.
The difference between the expected and actual price at which a trade is executed, often occurring in low-liquidity markets.
A setting that allows traders to specify the maximum acceptable difference between the expected and actual execution price of a trade.
Self-executing contracts with terms written into code, existing on blockchain networks.
A cryptocurrency wallet that uses programmable smart contracts for advanced functionalities and security.
A record of the state of a blockchain ledger or system at a specific point in time.
A crypto wallet that uses trusted contacts to help users regain access in case of lost keys or forgotten passwords.
A strategy allowing individuals to copy the trading behavior of expert investors in real time.
A fusion of decentralized finance (DeFi) principles with social media dynamics.
A scenario where the economy slows down gradually after rapid growth, avoiding a recession.
A programming language for writing and implementing smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain.
The human-readable instructions and statements that define how software operates.
Tokens on the Bitcoin blockchain that utilize Bitcoin Stamps technology to enhance functionality.
A cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value, minimizing price volatility.
An economic condition characterized by slow growth, high unemployment, and rising prices.
A group where stakeholders combine their staking power to increase the chances of validating new blocks.
A two-way communication channel between users or nodes on a network, or between a user and a service.
The measure of an economic resource’s quantity at a specific point in time.
An asset, commodity, or currency that can be saved and retrieved later without depreciating.
A high-performance computing machine capable of processing at the highest levels of current technology.
A network of entities involved in the creation and distribution of a product or service.
In technical analysis, the price level at which a downward price movement is halted due to buying pressure.
A cyberattack where a single entity creates multiple fake identities or nodes to gain influence over a network.
A trader who places an order that is instantly matched with an existing order on the order book.
A term used to describe a significant decline in the financial performance of an asset.
A replica of the main blockchain network used for testing and experimentation without financial risk.
The abbreviated symbol or name used to represent a cryptocurrency on a trading platform, such as BTC for Bitcoin.
Digital units issued on a blockchain that can represent value or be used to access certain assets.
The act of permanently removing tokens from circulation to reduce the total supply, often to increase the value of remaining tokens.
A crowdfunding method where blockchain projects launch tokens to raise funds.
A period during which tokens cannot be transferred or traded, often to stabilize the market.
The distribution of tokens in exchange for another cryptocurrency, similar to an Initial Coin Offering (ICO).
Specifications like ERC-20, ERC-721, BEP-20, and TRC-20 that define how tokens operate and interact on blockchain networks.
The process of converting real-world assets into digital tokens on a blockchain.
The study of the economic factors and policies that affect the value and functionality of a token.
The total number of coins or tokens that exist, including those in circulation and those that are locked.
A metric measuring the total value of assets locked in a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol.
Short for traditional finance, referring to the established financial systems and institutions.
A fee paid by users to miners or validators to process and confirm their transactions on the blockchain.
A unique identifier assigned to each transaction on the blockchain.
The number of transactions a blockchain network can process each second.
A system where no single entity has control, and consensus is achieved without the need for trust between participants.
A machine or system that can solve any computational problem given enough resources.
A standard measure used to compare the value of different goods and services.
An output from a transaction that can be used as input for future transactions.
The space where interactions between humans and machines occur, defining how users interact with a device or software.
A digital token used to access services or products within a blockchain ecosystem, often issued via ICO, IEO, or TGE.
The process of verifying and approving transactions before they are added to the blockchain.
A participant in a Proof of Stake blockchain responsible for verifying and validating transactions.
A code sent to a second device to confirm the identity of someone logging into an account, used in two-factor authentication.
An emulated computer system or a distributed system replicating the features of a physical computer’s architecture.
A term describing someone who holds 0.01% of the total supply of a cryptocurrency.
The degree to which the price of an asset fluctuates, measured by standard deviations over a set period.
The number of individual units of an asset traded in a market during a specific time frame.
An acronym for “We’re All Gonna Make It,” promoting optimism within the crypto community.
A tool used to send, receive, and store cryptocurrencies, including software, hardware, and paper wallets.
A deceptive practice where an asset is simultaneously bought and sold to create false market activity.
Traders or investors who lack the confidence to hold their assets during market fluctuations.
The concept in Proof of Stake blockchains where certain nodes rely on others to determine the current state of the blockchain.
The first generation of the web, characterized by static read-only pages connected by hyperlinks.
The smallest denomination of ether (ETH) on the Ethereum network, often used to express gas prices.
An individual or organization holding a large amount of cryptocurrency, capable of influencing the market.
The lines on a candlestick chart showing the full range of price movements within a given time frame, also called wicks or shadows.
A list of approved individuals, programs, or cryptocurrency addresses for a specific service or event.
A line on a candlestick chart indicating the price range between the opening and closing prices of an asset.
A metric indicating the percentage of successful trades a trader has made.
An ERC-20 token representing ether (ETH) at a 1:1 ratio, allowing ETH to be traded with other ERC-20 tokens.
A method of trading and investing developed by Richard Wyckoff, influential in modern technical analysis.
An unknown or variable factor that can have a significant impact on investment returns, market movements, or the success of a financial strategy.
A type of order used in trading platforms to execute transactions at specific price points, often used in algorithmic trading to manage risk and maximize returns.
A liquidity pool on decentralized exchanges (DEXs) that uses the X-token standard, facilitating the trading of multiple cryptocurrency pairs.
A placeholder name for a token standard that may be used on emerging blockchain platforms, often representing a new or experimental token format.
A graph showing the relationship between interest rates and different maturity dates for debt instruments, used to predict economic changes.
A high-risk DeFi practice where investors lock up assets to provide liquidity, earning rewards or interest in return.
Cryptographic proofs that validate transactions without revealing any information about the transaction itself.
A layer-2 scaling solution for blockchains that increases transaction throughput without sacrificing security.
“Zero-Knowledge Succinct Non-Interactive Argument of Knowledge” – a form of zero-knowledge proofs.
Zero-knowledge proofs allowing one party to prove information to another without revealing the data itself.
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