Crypto Glossary
Learn the essential cryptocurrency and blockchain terms. Our comprehensive glossary helps you understand the key concepts in the crypto world.
82 terms
Comprehensive glossary covering 82 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.
82 terms
Comprehensive glossary covering 82 essential crypto and blockchain terms.
A protocol that connects two blockchains, enabling users to transfer tokens and data between different networks.
The method by which a blockchain network agrees on the current state of the ledger and validates new transactions.
The ability to transfer assets, data, and messages between different blockchain networks, enabling a connected multi-chain ecosystem.
A permanent divergence in a blockchain where nodes running the old software cannot validate blocks produced by updated nodes, potentially creating two separate chains.
A secondary network built on top of a base blockchain (Layer 1) that processes transactions off-chain to increase speed and reduce costs while inheriting the security of the main chain.
A network participant that verifies transactions and produces new blocks in a Proof of Stake blockchain, earning rewards for securing the network.