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Process of converting rights or assets into a digital token on a blockchain.

Specialized software programs designed to execute cryptocurrency trades with precise timing and accuracy.

A general decrease in the overall level of prices for goods and services in an economy over time, resulting in an increase in the purchasing power of money.

Cryptocurrency tokens that are solely based on memes. Their token name, marketing, and image are typically centered around a specific meme.

A consensus algorithm used by some blockchain networks, where token holders elect a set number of nodes as validators to produce new blocks and verify transactions on their behalf.

The process of removing an asset from an exchange.


Plots outstanding limit orders to show the point where a transaction is most likely to be executed due to the market.


A dishonest scheme to defraud others of their money or cryptocurrency.

Scamcoins are coins that were established by their respective developers as a method to "Get rich quick"

A platform that combines liquidity from multiple decentralized exchanges (Dexes) to offer users the best possible trade execution prices and improved market depth.

Electronic technology that generates, stores, processes, and transmits data in a binary format consisting of ones and zeros.

The part of the internet that is not indexed by standard search engines and requires specific software or authorization to access, often consisting of private or encrypted networks and unindexed websites.

A red or green vertical line on graphs showing market data.


A sudden, temporary drop in the value of an asset, market, or index, typically caused by a range of factors, including economic, political, or social events.

Popular instant messaging and digital distribution platform designed for creating communities and connecting gamers, developers, and other users through voice, video, and text communication.

A process of reaching agreement among multiple nodes in a decentralized network to achieve a common goal or to validate a transaction or data in a consistent and trustless manner.

A location where investors or traders may purchase and/or sell various types of owned assets or securities.

A type of database that is spread across a network of computers, which enables multiple parties to have a synchronized, secure, and immutable record of transactions or other types of data without the need for a centralized authority.

The speed at which new coins are being produced and released on the market.

A fixed, predefined length of time in data processing or machine learning that represents a complete iteration over the entire dataset.

The process of transforming plain text into an unreadable form to protect its confidentiality and prevent unauthorized access or tampering.

A decentralized database system that allows multiple parties to have a synchronized, immutable, and secure record of transactions or other types of data without the need for a trusted central authority.

The ownership interest that a shareholder has in a company, represented by the residual value of assets after deducting liabilities.

A collection of technologies built on the foundation of a public blockchain to improve both it’s efficiency and scalability, particularly within microtransactions and actions.

A proof-of-work consensus algorithm used by the Ethereum blockchain to validate transactions and secure the network, designed to be ASIC-resistant and promote a decentralized mining ecosystem.

A fraudulent scheme in which the creators of a cryptocurrency or Initial Coin Offering (ICO) project suddenly disappear, taking with them the funds that have been raised from investors, without delivering the promised product or service.

An individual with a moderate holing of cryptocurrency


“Security” refers to the concept of a fungible and marketable financial instrument, as well as carrying some type of monetary value.

A simulated form of investing where individuals can practice and test their strategies using hypothetical money, without incurring real-world financial risk.

Individual blockchains with specific applications that run parallel with others.

The value of an asset in the context of the total cryptocurrency market.


A word used to describe both the Kusama and Polkadot ecosystems.

The party in a transaction that is receiving the payment.

A specific, fixed rate for the exchange between goods.

A system or network that allows anyone to participate or access it without the need for prior authorization or approval.

A scam where the actors artificially inflate the price of an asset just to sell their significant portions at the top of the market cap.

A portfolio of multiple cryptocurrencies or digital assets combined into a single investment, allowing investors to diversify their holdings and potentially reduce risk.

A type of financial derivatives that have no expiry date and are designed to mimic the underlying asset's spot price, with traders able to hold a position indefinitely, provided they can meet the margin requirements.

The act of selling a large amount of a particular cryptocurrency, often causing its price to drop rapidly.

A system or a set of technologies, standards, and tools that allow the creation, distribution, and management of products, services, or digital content.

A framework for encrypting, managing, and granting digital certificates to encrypt data and allow access to those authorized.

A collection of investments, such as stocks, bonds, real estate, or other assets, held by an individual or organization, with the aim of balancing risk and reward to achieve their financial goals.

A blockchain project may conduct marketing and community-building activities and offer early access to its tokens through private sales or seed rounds.

A self-sufficient blockchain with its own network, protocol, and technology.

Moving a cryptocurrency from one blockchain network to another.

Set of processes, principles, and rules by which a society or organization is managed and controlled.

A British software engineer and entrepreneur, best known as a co-founder and former Chief Technology Officer of Ethereum.

A standard that functions as a point of reference which aims to compare the performance analysis of various assets.

The capability to write and execute code on a computer or device, allowing for automation and adaptability in system functionality.

A list of cryptocurrencies ordered by some kind of filter such as marketcap, volume, liquidity etc. 

A type of malicious software that offers to remove itself and the virus’s on the victim’s machine if they pay an amount of money.

A specialized electronic circuit designed to rapidly process and render images, animations, and video.

A blockchain system where miners solve computationally intensive programs in order to validate transactions and create new blocks.

Using a fake name instead of a real one on public projects. 

The process by which a central bank manages the supply of money and interest rates in an economy, with the aim of promoting economic growth, stabilizing prices, and achieving other macroeconomic objectives.

Offering investors and other early partners the opportunity to invest in a cryptocurrency before the initial launch.

The adherence to the rules and practices outlined in the law. 

The portion of a cryptocurrency’s supply that is created before public access begins.

An algorithm that adjusts the difficulty of problems in proof-of-work blockchains.

A network of miners who collaborate to increase their chances of finding and validating new blocks, and then share the rewards proportionally based on the contributed computing power.

A set of rules, instructions, and parameters a network must abide by. 

Abbreviation of wrecked. Used to describe a bad loss in a trade or investment.

The implementation of rules and structure around an activity or asset by an overhead organization or government.

An algorithm that is used to encrypt or decrypt information in cryptography.

A financial marketplace where people buy and sell contracts that are based on underlying assets such as currencies, commodities, bonds, and stock indices.

Power generated from resources that cannot be depleted through sustainable methods.

A Chinese-Canadian businessman and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world.

Re-purposing assets that were posted by clients as collateral for one’s own gain.

A software fork, when one cryptocurrency splits into multiple independent projects.

An un-alterable copy of the records of a blockchain that are distributed to everyone and continuously updated, eliminating the risk of a single point of failure.

The practice where an investor uses borrowed funds from a broker or other institution to trade securities.

A digital or in-person location or platform where goods, services, and other items are sold.

Roadmaps are a diagram that outlines the major plans and goals of a project or organization and also provides a timeline to achieve them.

Individuals or companies who use specialized computer equipment to verify transactions on a blockchain network and add new blocks in exchange for a reward.

A type of retirement account that is offered by almost all brokerage firms.

A digital or virtual currency that uses encryption techniques to secure transactions and control the creation of new units, operating independently of a central bank or government.

A philosophical approach that suggests human desire is largely shaped and driven by imitating others in society.

A small financial transaction conducted online, typically for the purchase of virtual goods or in-game items.

A small financial transaction, usually for less than a few dollars, conducted online.

A company with a small market capitalization, typically less than $300 million.

A mathematical algorithm that produces a fixed-size output from arbitrary input data, which is one-way and collision-resistant.

The practice of securing communication from unauthorized access or manipulation through the use of mathematical algorithms and protocols.

A virtual universe that acts as a shared space for users to interact, socialize, and participate in a variety of activities, often with a focus on immersive, three-dimensional environments.

A browser extension and mobile app that acts as a secure digital wallet and gateway to access decentralized applications on the Ethereum blockchain.

A phrase used to request a simple and easy-to-understand explanation of a complex topic.

The collection of all unconfirmed transactions that a specific node has seen.

A non-binding agreement between two or more parties outlining the terms and objectives of a proposed partnership or project.

A type of cyberattack where a hacker uses a victim's computing resources to mine cryptocurrency without their consent.

The ability to extract a cryptocurrency or other valuable resources through the process of mining, which involves using computer hardware to solve complex mathematical problems and validate transactions on a blockchain network.

A branch of the US treasury that regulates all national banks and savings associations.

Transactions or activities such as mining that take place on the blockchain and are verifiable through the public ledger.

A property of distributed systems that enables them to continue operating and reaching consensus even when some nodes in the network are faulty or malicious.

Also called the 'Dead cat bounce' or 'suckers rally' It's a situation where a trader buys an asset believing its price will continue to rise only to see it fall sharply after reaching a new high.

A financial contract that gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an underlying asset, such as a stock, commodity, or currency, at a predetermined price and within a specified time frame.

The most popular NFT marketplace, where users can buy, sell, and trade NFTs easily. 

When an attacker submits many passwords or passphrases with the hope of eventually guessing correctly and accessing the target account or profile.

A type of financial transaction that occurs outside of centralized exchanges, where parties directly negotiate the terms of a trade.

The idea that it is hard for blockchains to achieve optimal levels of scalability, decentralization and security simultaneously. Increasing one usually leads to a weakening of another.

Financial transactions that are conducted directly between parties outside of centralized exchanges.

A market condition where an asset experiences a continued increase in price without a strong rationale, indicating a potential for correction.

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