Crypto Glossary
Learn the essential cryptocurrency and blockchain terms. Our comprehensive glossary helps you understand the key concepts in the crypto world.
26 terms
Comprehensive glossary covering 26 essential crypto and blockchain terms.
Learn the essential cryptocurrency and blockchain terms. Our comprehensive glossary helps you understand the key concepts in the crypto world.
26 terms
Comprehensive glossary covering 26 essential crypto and blockchain terms.
A type of decentralized exchange that uses mathematical formulas to price assets instead of traditional order books.
A decentralized, immutable digital ledger that records transactions across a network of computers.
A cryptocurrency wallet that stores private keys offline, providing maximum security against hacking and online threats.
The method by which a blockchain network agrees on the current state of the ledger and validates new transactions.
An investment strategy of regularly buying a fixed dollar amount of an asset regardless of its price to reduce the impact of volatility.
The theoretical market value of a cryptocurrency if all tokens (including locked and unvested) were in circulation at the current price.
A fixed-length alphanumeric string generated from input data of any size, used to verify data integrity and secure blockchain transactions.
A crypto slang term meaning to hold onto cryptocurrency long-term rather than selling during market volatility.
The temporary loss of value that liquidity providers experience when the price ratio of pooled tokens changes compared to simply holding the tokens.
A regulatory process requiring businesses to verify customer identities, commonly used by crypto exchanges and financial services.
The automatic closing of a leveraged trading position when the trader's margin falls below the required maintenance level.
The total market value of a cryptocurrency, calculated by multiplying the current price by the circulating supply.
The European Union's comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrency, providing standardized rules across all EU member states.
A computer that maintains a copy of the blockchain and helps validate and relay transactions across the network.
A consensus mechanism where validators are chosen to create new blocks based on the amount of cryptocurrency they have staked as collateral.
A Layer 2 scaling solution that executes transactions off-chain and posts compressed data to the main blockchain for security.
A crypto scam where project developers abandon a project and run away with investor funds, often by draining liquidity pools.
The U.S. federal agency responsible for regulating securities markets, playing a major role in determining crypto asset classifications.
A sequence of 12-24 words that serves as the master backup for a cryptocurrency wallet, allowing recovery of all associated funds.
The process of locking up cryptocurrency to support blockchain operations and earn rewards, typically in Proof of Stake networks.
The permanent removal of tokens from circulation by sending them to an inaccessible wallet address, reducing total supply.
The total value of cryptocurrency assets deposited in a DeFi protocol, used to measure the protocol's size and adoption.
A scheduled release of tokens over time, preventing large holders from selling all at once and protecting price stability.
The total amount of a cryptocurrency traded within a specific time period, typically measured over 24 hours.
A software or hardware tool that stores private keys and enables users to send, receive, and manage cryptocurrencies.
A DeFi strategy of moving crypto assets between protocols to maximize returns through interest, fees, and token rewards.