51% Attack
A situation where a single entity or group gains control of more than 50% of a blockchain’s mining or validation power, potentially allowing double spending or network disruption.
Aave
A decentralized lending platform where users can lend and borrow cryptocurrencies.
Accumulation
The process of gradually increasing one’s holdings of a particular cryptocurrency over time.
Address (Public Key)
A unique identifier used to send and receive cryptocurrency.
Airdrop
A distribution of free cryptocurrency tokens to wallet addresses, often used to promote a project or reward users.
Algorithmic Stablecoin
A type of stablecoin that uses algorithms to maintain a stable value instead of being backed by reserves.
All-Time High (ATH)
The highest price ever reached by a cryptocurrency.
All-Time Low (ATL)
The lowest price ever reached by a cryptocurrency.
Altcoin
Any cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin.
Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
Laws and regulations designed to prevent the use of financial systems for money laundering.
Apeing
Investing in a cryptocurrency project without thorough research, often based on hype.
Application Programming Interface (API)
A set of protocols and tools for building software applications.
Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC)
A specialized device designed for mining cryptocurrencies.
Annual Percentage Yield (APY)
The rate of return on an investment over a year, including compound interest.
Arbitrage
The practice of buying an asset in one market and selling it in another to profit from price differences.
Arbitrum
A Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum that uses optimistic rollups.
Asset
Any resource with economic value, including cryptocurrencies.
Atomic Swap
A smart contract technology that enables the exchange of one cryptocurrency for another without using a centralized exchange.
Bag
A term used to describe a large amount of cryptocurrency held by an investor.
Bagholder
An investor holding onto a cryptocurrency that has significantly decreased in value.
Bear Market
A market characterized by declining prices and negative sentiment.
Bearish
A belief or sentiment that the price of an asset will decrease.
Beacon Chain
The core component of Ethereum 2.0, coordinating the network of stakers.
Beta
A pre-release version of software or a platform made available for testing and feedback.
Bid-Ask Spread
The difference between the highest price a buyer is willing to pay and the lowest price a seller is willing to accept.
Binance Smart Chain (BSC)
A blockchain network created by Binance for running smart contracts.
Bitcoin
The first and most well-known cryptocurrency, created by Satoshi Nakamoto.
Bitcoin Dominance
The percentage of the total cryptocurrency market cap that is comprised of Bitcoin.
Block
A batch of transactions recorded on the blockchain.
Block Explorer
A tool that allows users to view blockchain data such as transactions, addresses, and blocks.
Block Height
The number of blocks preceding a particular block on the blockchain.
Block Reward
The reward given to a miner or validator for adding a new block to the blockchain.
Block Reward Halving
A pre-programmed event where the block reward for miners is reduced by half.
Blockchain
A decentralized, distributed ledger that records transactions in a secure and tamper-proof manner.
Bollinger Bands
A technical analysis tool used to measure market volatility.
Bonding Curve
A mathematical curve that defines the relationship between token price and supply.
Bots
Automated programs that can trade cryptocurrencies or perform other tasks.
Bounty
Rewards offered for completing specific tasks to promote a cryptocurrency project.
Bridge
A connection that allows the transfer of tokens and/or arbitrary data from one chain to another.
Bull Market
A market characterized by rising prices and positive sentiment.
Bullish
A belief or sentiment that the price of an asset will increase.
Burn
The act of permanently removing tokens from circulation, usually to reduce supply.
Buy Wall
A large number of buy orders at a specific price level on an exchange.
Byzantine Fault Tolerance
The ability of a distributed system to function correctly even when some participants act maliciously or fail.
Candlestick Chart
A type of price chart used in technical analysis that shows the high, low, open, and close prices of an asset for a specific time period.
Capitulation
A point at which investors give up and sell their assets, usually during a market downturn.
Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
A digital currency issued by a central bank.
Centralized Exchange (CEX)
A cryptocurrency exchange operated by a centralized company or authority.
Chain Split
When a blockchain diverges into two potential paths forward.
Chainlink
A decentralized oracle network that provides real-world data to smart contracts on the blockchain.
Circulating Supply
The number of cryptocurrency tokens that are currently available and circulating in the market.
Coinbase
The first transaction in a block, which is always a transaction that generates new coins.
Coin Mixer
A service that mixes potentially identifiable cryptocurrency funds with others to obscure the trail back to the fund’s original source.
Collateralized Cold Wallet
A cryptocurrency wallet that is not connected to the internet, used for secure storage.
Collateral
Assets pledged as security for a loan.
Collateralized Debt Position (CDP)
A type of loan where the borrower locks up collateral to generate a stablecoin.
Composability
The ability of DeFi protocols and smart contracts to interact with each other seamlessly.
Confirmation
Proof that a transaction has been validated and added to a block.
Confluence
When multiple technical indicators or chart patterns align to support a particular trading idea.
Consensus Mechanism
The algorithm used to validate transactions on a blockchain (e.g., Proof of Work, Proof of Stake).
Consolidation
A period of time when the price of an asset trades within a limited range.
Consortium Blockchain
A semi-decentralized blockchain governed by a group of institutions rather than a single entity.
Contract Address
The address of a smart contract on a blockchain.
Cosmos
An ecosystem of blockchains that can scale and interoperate with each other.
Cross-chain
Referring to interactions or transactions between different blockchain networks.
Crowdloan
A fundraising mechanism where participants lock up tokens to support a project’s parachain bid.
Cryptocurrency
A digital currency that uses cryptography for security and operates on a blockchain.
Crypto Debit Card
A payment card funded with cryptocurrency for everyday transactions.
Cryptography
Techniques used to secure communications and transactions on the blockchain.
Cryptographic Hash Function
A mathematical algorithm that converts data into a fixed-size string of characters, used to secure blockchain transactions.
Cryptojacking
The unauthorized use of someone else’s computer to mine cryptocurrency.
Custody
The holding, securing, and managing of cryptocurrencies on behalf of clients.
Custodial Wallet
A wallet where a third party holds and manages the private keys on behalf of the user.
Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO)
An organization governed by smart contracts and community voting, without centralized leadership.
Decentralized Application (dApp)
An application that runs on a blockchain network rather than a centralized server.
Darknet
A part of the internet not indexed by search engines and often associated with privacy-focused or illicit activities.
Dark Pool
A private exchange for trading cryptocurrencies away from public view.
Data Availability
The assurance that the data for a block is available to network participants.
Decentralization
The distribution of authority and control across a network rather than a central point.
Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
A peer-to-peer exchange where users trade cryptocurrency directly without intermediaries.
Decentralized Identifier (DID)
A new type of identifier that enables verifiable, decentralized digital identity.
Decryption
The process of converting encrypted data back into its original form.
DeFi (Decentralized Finance)
Financial services built on blockchain technology that operate without traditional intermediaries.
Deflationary
A characteristic of a cryptocurrency with a decreasing supply over time, often due to token burns.
Delegated Proof-of-Stake (DPoS)
A consensus mechanism where users vote for delegates who validate transactions on their behalf.
Depth Chart
A visual representation of buy and sell orders for an asset at various price levels.
Derivative
A financial contract whose value is based on the performance of an underlying asset.
Deterministic Wallet
A wallet that generates the same private keys from a given seed phrase every time.
DEX Aggregator
A platform that sources liquidity from multiple decentralized exchanges to provide the best prices for traders.
Difficulty
A measure of how hard it is to find a new block in a proof-of-work system.
Difficulty Adjustment
Changes in mining difficulty to maintain consistent block times in Proof-of-Work blockchains like Bitcoin.
Difficulty Bomb
A mechanism in Ethereum designed to increase mining difficulty exponentially over time.
Digital Asset
Any asset that exists in digital form and has value, including cryptocurrencies and NFTs.
Digital Identity
A digital representation of a person’s or entity’s identity used in online systems.
Distributed Ledger Technology
A database (digital system) for recording asset transactions in which the transactions and their details are recorded, shared and synchronized across multiple sites and participants.
Dollar-Cost Averaging
An investment strategy of buying a fixed dollar amount of an asset on a regular schedule.
Double Spending
A potential flaw in digital currency systems where the same funds are spent more than once.
Do Your Own Research (DYOR)
A reminder for investors to thoroughly research before investing in a project.
Dust
Tiny amounts of cryptocurrency that are smaller than the minimum limit for a transaction.
Dust Attack
An attack where a malicious actor sends tiny amounts of cryptocurrency to many addresses to compromise the privacy of address owners.
Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP)
A design document providing information to the Ethereum community about new features.
Emission
The rate at which new coins are created and released.
Encryption
The process of encoding information to protect it from unauthorized access.
Endpoint
A point at which an API or service can be accessed by a client application.
ERC-20
A standard for creating tokens on the Ethereum blockchain.
ERC-721
A standard for creating non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on Ethereum.
Escrow
A third party that temporarily holds funds or assets until specific conditions are met.
Exchange
Platforms where cryptocurrencies can be bought, sold, or traded.
Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)
A type of investment fund that is traded on stock exchanges and may include cryptocurrency exposure.
Exponential Moving Average (EMA)
A type of moving average that gives more weight to recent price data.
Ethereum
A decentralized, open-source blockchain featuring smart contract functionality.
Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)
The runtime environment for executing smart contracts on Ethereum.
Faucet
A platform that gives away small amounts of cryptocurrency for free, often used for testing or promotional purposes.
Fear and Greed Index
An indicator that measures market sentiment towards cryptocurrencies.
Fiat Currency
Government-issued currency that is not backed by a physical commodity, like USD or EUR.
Finality
The assurance that a blockchain transaction cannot be reversed or altered.
Flash Loan
A type of uncollateralized loan in DeFi that must be borrowed and repaid within a single transaction.
Flippening
A hypothetical scenario where another cryptocurrency surpasses Bitcoin in market capitalization.
Fork
A change to a blockchain’s protocol that creates a divergence in the chain.
FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)
The feeling of anxiety from seeing others profit, which can lead to impulsive buying.
Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt (FUD)
Negative information or rumors spread to create fear and discourage investment.
Full Node
A computer that fully enforces all the rules of a blockchain.
Fully Diluted Valuation (FDV)
The total market value of a cryptocurrency if all possible tokens were in circulation.
Fungible
Interchangeable and indistinguishable from one another.
Futures
A financial contract obligating the buyer to purchase an asset at a predetermined future date and price.
Gas Fee
A fee paid to perform operations on a blockchain, especially on Ethereum.
Gas Limit
The maximum amount of gas a user is willing to spend on a transaction.
Gas Price
The amount a user is willing to pay per unit of gas for a transaction.
Genesis Block
The first block ever created on a blockchain.
GPU Mining
Using graphics processing units to mine cryptocurrencies.
Gwei
A denomination of Ether used to measure gas prices, equal to one billion wei.
Halving Event
An event where the reward for mining new blocks is cut in half, reducing the rate of new coin creation.
Hard Cap
The maximum amount a project aims to raise during a token sale.
Hard Fork
A radical change to a blockchain protocol that is not backward-compatible and results in a chain split.
Hardware Wallet
A physical device used to securely store cryptocurrency offline.
Hash
A fixed-length output generated by a hash function, used to verify data integrity.
Hash Function
A cryptographic algorithm that converts input data into a fixed-size string of characters.
Hash Rate
The speed at which a mining device can perform hash calculations.
HODL
A slang term for holding cryptocurrency rather than selling, originating from a misspelling of “hold.”
Honeypot
A smart contract designed to lure and trap users, often used maliciously.
Hot Wallet
A cryptocurrency wallet connected to the internet, convenient for frequent use but less secure.
Immutable
Incapable of being changed; blockchain data is immutable once recorded.
Impermanent Loss
A temporary loss of funds experienced by liquidity providers due to price fluctuations in a trading pair.
Inflationary
A characteristic of a cryptocurrency that has an increasing supply over time.
Initial Coin Offering (ICO)
A fundraising method where new cryptocurrencies are sold to investors before launch.
Initial DEX Offering (IDO)
A fundraising method conducted on a decentralized exchange.
Initial Exchange Offering (IEO)
A token sale conducted through a cryptocurrency exchange.
Interchain
Communication or transactions between different blockchain networks.
Interoperability
The ability of different blockchain systems to communicate and share information.
InterPlanetary File System (IPFS)
A decentralized file storage protocol used to store and share data across blockchain applications.
IOU (I Owe You)
A digital acknowledgment of debt or obligation in a cryptocurrency context.
Keccak-256
A cryptographic hash function used in Ethereum.
Key Management
The management of cryptographic keys in a cryptosystem.
Kimchi Premium
The gap in cryptocurrency prices in South Korean exchanges compared to foreign exchanges.
KYC (Know Your Customer)
A process where financial institutions verify the identity of their customers to prevent fraud and comply with regulations.
Lambo
Slang for when a coin moons and goes up so much in price that holders can afford to buy a Lamborghini.
Latency
The time delay between the initiation and execution of a transaction.
Ledger Nano
A popular brand of hardware wallet for storing cryptocurrencies.
Layer 1
The base layer or main blockchain network, such as Bitcoin or Ethereum.
Layer 2
A secondary framework or protocol built on top of a Layer 1 blockchain to improve scalability and efficiency.
Ledger
A record-keeping system for tracking transactions on a blockchain.
Leverage Trading
Borrowing funds to increase the size of a trading position, amplifying both potential gains and losses.
Lightning Network
A Layer 2 payment protocol on Bitcoin that enables faster and cheaper transactions.
Limit Order
An order to buy or sell an asset at a specific price or better.
Liquidity
The ease with which an asset can be converted into cash or another asset without affecting its price.
Liquidity Mining
A DeFi incentive program where users earn rewards for providing liquidity to a trading pair.
Liquidity Pool
A collection of funds locked in a smart contract used to facilitate decentralized trading.
Long Position
A trading strategy where an investor buys an asset expecting its price to increase.
Mainnet
A fully operational blockchain network as opposed to a testnet or development version.
Margin Call
A demand by a broker for an investor to deposit additional funds to cover potential losses.
Margin Trading
Trading with borrowed funds to amplify returns.
Market Cap
The total value of a cryptocurrency, calculated by multiplying the price by the circulating supply.
Market Maker
An entity that provides liquidity to a market by offering to buy and sell an asset continuously.
Market Order
An order to buy or sell an asset immediately at the best available price.
Masternode
A server that holds a full copy of a blockchain and performs special functions for the network.
Maximum Supply
The total number of coins or tokens that will ever be created.
Mempool
A collection of unconfirmed transactions waiting to be added to a block.
Merge
The Ethereum upgrade that combined the original execution layer with its new proof-of-stake consensus layer.
Merkle Tree
A structure used to efficiently verify the integrity of data in a blockchain.
Metadata
Data that provides information about other data, often used in NFTs to describe the asset.
MetaMask
A popular browser extension and wallet for interacting with Ethereum and Web3 applications.
Metaverse
A digital universe that integrates virtual reality, social interaction, and digital assets.
Miner
A participant in a blockchain network who validates transactions and adds new blocks.
Mining
The process of validating transactions and securing a blockchain through computational work.
Mining Pool
A group of miners who combine their computational resources and share the rewards.
Minting
The process of creating new tokens or coins and adding them to the circulating supply.
Mnemonic Phrase
A set of words used to recover a cryptocurrency wallet.
Moon
Slang for a cryptocurrency experiencing a rapid and substantial increase in price.
Multi-signature (Multisig)
A security feature requiring multiple private keys to authorize a transaction.
Multisig Wallet
A wallet that requires multiple private keys to authorize a transaction.
Network Effect
The phenomenon where a product or service gains additional value as more people use it.
Node
A computer that participates in the blockchain network by maintaining a copy of the ledger and validating transactions.
Nonce
A number used once in a cryptographic process, such as mining.
Non-Fungible Token (NFT)
A unique digital asset that represents ownership of a specific item or piece of content.
Off-Chain
Transactions or data that occur outside the blockchain.
On-Chain
Transactions or data that are recorded directly on the blockchain.
Optimistic Rollup
A layer 2 scaling solution that assumes transactions are valid by default and only runs computation in the event of a challenge.
Oracle
A service that provides external data to smart contracts on the blockchain.
Order Book
A list of buy and sell orders on a trading platform organized by price level.
Orphan Block
A valid block that is not part of the main blockchain.
Over-the-Counter (OTC)
Trading that occurs directly between parties, outside of centralized exchanges.
Paper Wallet
A physical printout or written record of a private key or wallet address.
Parachain
An individual blockchain that runs in parallel within the Polkadot ecosystem.
Peer-to-Peer (P2P)
A decentralized network where participants interact directly without intermediaries.
Pegged Currency
A cryptocurrency whose value is tied to another asset, such as the US dollar.
Permissioned Blockchain
A blockchain that restricts who can validate transactions and access data.
Permissionless Blockchain
A blockchain that is open to anyone who wants to participate.
Plasma
A framework for building scalable applications on Ethereum.
Play-to-Earn (P2E)
A gaming model where players earn cryptocurrency or NFTs as rewards.
Polkadot
A protocol that connects blockchains, allowing value and data to be sent across previously incompatible networks.
Portfolio
A collection of cryptocurrency investments held by an individual or entity.
Pre-Mine
The creation of a certain amount of tokens before a cryptocurrency is publicly launched.
Private Blockchain
A blockchain where write permissions are kept centralized to one organization.
Private Key
A secret key that allows a user to access and manage their cryptocurrency.
Proof-of-Authority (PoA)
A consensus mechanism where trusted validators verify transactions.
Proof-of-Burn (PoB)
A mechanism where tokens are intentionally destroyed to reduce supply.
Proof-of-History (PoH)
A consensus algorithm that uses a historical record to prove that events occurred in a specific order.
Proof-of-Stake (PoS)
A consensus mechanism where validators are chosen based on the number of coins they hold and are willing to lock up as collateral.
Proof-of-Work (PoW)
A consensus mechanism where miners solve complex mathematical problems to validate transactions.
Protocol
A set of rules and standards that govern interactions on a blockchain network.
Public Blockchain
A blockchain that anyone can join, participate in, and view, such as Bitcoin or Ethereum.
Public Key
A cryptographic key used to receive cryptocurrency transactions.
Pump and Dump
A scheme that artificially inflates the price of a cryptocurrency before selling off for a profit.
QR Code
A machine-readable code used to store and share wallet addresses and payment information.
Rebase
Automatically adjusting the total supply of a token to control its price.
Rekt
Slang for “wrecked,” referring to significant financial losses in crypto trading.
Relative Strength Index (RSI)
A technical indicator used to evaluate overbought or oversold conditions.
Rewards
Incentives given to miners or stakers for validating transactions or securing the network.
Roadmap
A detailed plan or strategy outlining the goals and milestones of a cryptocurrency project.
Rollup
A scaling solution that processes transactions off the main chain.
Rug Pull
A type of scam where developers abandon a project and run away with investor funds.
Satoshi
The smallest unit of Bitcoin, equal to 0.00000001 BTC.
Satoshi Nakamoto
The pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin.
Scalability
The ability of a blockchain network to handle increased demand and transaction volume.
Scamcoin
A cryptocurrency created with fraudulent intentions.
Scrypt
A cryptographic alternative proof-of-work algorithm used by cryptocurrencies like Litecoin.
Security Token
A token that represents ownership in a real-world asset and is regulated as a security.
Seed Phrase
A series of words used to recover access to a cryptocurrency wallet.
SegWit (Segregated Witness)
A Bitcoin protocol upgrade that reduces transaction size and increases capacity.
SHA-256
A cryptographic hash function used by Bitcoin for mining and security.
Sharding
A scaling solution that splits a blockchain network into smaller parts called shards.
Shitcoin
A derogatory term for a cryptocurrency with little or no value or utility.
Short Position
A trading strategy where an investor sells an asset expecting its price to decrease.
Sidechain
A separate blockchain that is attached to a main blockchain and used to offload transactions.
Slashing
The penalty imposed on validators in Proof-of-Stake systems for malicious behavior or downtime.
Slippage
The difference between expected and actual trade execution prices.
Smart Contract
A self-executing contract with the terms directly written into code.
Smart Contract Audit
The process of reviewing smart contract code to identify vulnerabilities or flaws before deployment.
Snapshot
A record of the state of a blockchain at a specific point in time, often used for airdrops or forks.
Soft Cap
The minimum funding goal a project aims to achieve during a token sale.
Soft Fork
A backward-compatible update to a blockchain that does not result in a chain split.
Solidity
A programming language used to write smart contracts on Ethereum.
Stablecoin
A cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value, usually pegged to a fiat currency.
Staking
Locking up cryptocurrency to participate in network validation and earn rewards.
Staking Pool
A group of stakeholders who combine their tokens to increase the chance of being selected as validators.
State Channel
A Layer 2 solution that allows transactions to occur off-chain while retaining the security of the blockchain.
Supply Chain Tokenization
The process of representing supply chain assets digitally on the blockchain for transparency and efficiency.
Swap
The act of exchanging one cryptocurrency for another.
Synthetic Asset
A blockchain-based asset that mimics the value of a real-world asset.
Take Profit
A pre-set order to sell an asset once it reaches a specific profit level.
Testnet
An alternative blockchain (testing version) of a blockchain used for development, testing new features before launching on the main blockchain (mainnet).
The Onion Router (TOR)
A tool that anonymizes internet traffic, often used for accessing decentralized apps.
Ticker Symbol
A short abbreviation used to identify a cryptocurrency (e.g., BTC for Bitcoin).
Token
A digital asset built on top of a blockchain, often representing utility, governance, or ownership.
Token Burn
The permanent removal of tokens from circulation, usually to reduce supply.
Token Economy
An economic system that relies on blockchain-based tokens to incentivize behavior.
Token Sale
A fundraising method where tokens are sold to investors, often in an ICO, IDO, or IEO.
Tokenization
The process of converting rights to an asset into a digital token on a blockchain.
Tokenomics
The economic structure behind a token’s creation, distribution, supply, and demand mechanisms.
Total Supply
The total number of coins or tokens that exist, including those not yet in circulation.
Total Value Locked (TVL)
The total value of assets locked in a DeFi protocol.
Trading Pair
Two cryptocurrencies that can be traded against each other on an exchange (e.g., BTC/ETH).
Transaction Fee
A fee paid to process and validate a blockchain transaction.
Transaction ID (TXID)
A unique identifier assigned to each transaction on the blockchain for tracking purposes.
Trezor
A popular hardware wallet used to store cryptocurrency securely.
Trustless System
A system where participants do not need to trust each other because the system itself enforces fairness and security through cryptography and consensus mechanisms.
Turing Complete
A system capable of performing any computation given enough time and resources; Ethereum is Turing complete due to its smart contracts functionality.
Unconfirmed Transaction
A transaction that has been broadcast to the network but not yet included in a block.
Uniswap
A decentralized exchange that operates on the Ethereum blockchain.
Unspent Transaction Output (UTXO)
An output of a blockchain transaction that hasn’t been spent.
Utility Token
A token that provides access to a product or service within a blockchain ecosystem.
Validator
A participant in a proof-of-stake network who confirms transactions and maintains the blockchain.
Validator Set Rotation
The process in Proof-of-Stake blockchains where active validators are periodically rotated.
Vanity Address
A cryptocurrency address with a customized or recognizable pattern.
Virtual Machine (VM)
A software-based emulation of computer systems used in blockchains like Ethereum’s EVM.
Vesting Period
A timeframe during which tokens are gradually released to team members or investors.
Volatility Index (Crypto VIX)
A measure of market expectations for volatility in cryptocurrency prices.
Wallet
A digital tool that allows users to store, send, and receive cryptocurrency.
Wallet Address Reuse Risk
The security risk associated with using the same wallet address multiple times.
Wash Trading
The illegal practice of buying and selling an asset simultaneously to create misleading market activity.
Watchlist Token Tracker
A feature allowing users to monitor specific cryptocurrencies closely.
Web3 Wallets
The next generation of the internet based on decentralized technologies and blockchain.
Wei
The smallest unit of Ether, equal to 10^-18 ETH.
Whale
An individual or entity that holds a large amount of cryptocurrency.
Whitelisting Process (ICO)
A process where users register their wallet addresses before participating in token sales.
Whitepaper
A detailed document that outlines the concept, technology, and roadmap of a blockchain project.
Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC)
An ERC-20 token representing Bitcoin on the Ethereum blockchain.
Wrapped Token
A tokenized version of a cryptocurrency used on a different blockchain.
Yield Aggregator Platforms
Protocols that optimize yield farming strategies across DeFi platforms.
Yield Farming
The practice of using DeFi protocols to earn interest or rewards on crypto holdings.
Zero-Knowledge Proof
A cryptographic method that allows one party to prove something is true without revealing the underlying data.
Zero-Knowledge Rollup
A Layer 2 scaling solution that bundles multiple transactions off-chain and submits them as a single transaction to the main chain.