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 distribution of free cryptocurrency tokens to wallet addresses, typically used to reward early users, build community, or decentralize token ownership.
Any cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin, ranging from major platforms like Ethereum to thousands of smaller tokens with various use cases.
A protocol that connects two blockchains, enabling users to transfer tokens and data between different networks.
The number of cryptocurrency tokens currently available and circulating in the public market, excluding locked, reserved, or burned tokens.
The theoretical market value of a cryptocurrency if all tokens (including locked and unvested) were in circulation at the current price.
The temporary loss of value that liquidity providers experience when the price ratio of pooled tokens changes compared to simply holding the tokens.
A DeFi service that allows users to stake tokens and receive a liquid derivative token in return, enabling them to earn staking rewards while maintaining liquidity.
A collection of tokens locked in a smart contract that provides liquidity for decentralized trading, lending, and other DeFi activities.
A mechanism that allows staked ETH or liquid staking tokens to be reused as security collateral for additional protocols, earning extra yield.
A penalty mechanism in Proof of Stake blockchains that destroys a portion of a validator's staked tokens for malicious behavior or severe negligence.
The cryptocurrency earnings received by token holders who participate in network validation by locking up their tokens in a Proof of Stake blockchain.
The permanent removal of tokens from circulation by sending them to an inaccessible wallet address, reducing total supply.
A set of rules and interfaces that define how tokens behave on a blockchain, ensuring compatibility across wallets, exchanges, and DeFi protocols.
A scheduled release of tokens over time, preventing large holders from selling all at once and protecting price stability.