• Altcoin: Alternative Coin — Any cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin. • ASIC: Application-Specific Integrated Circuit — A specialized device designed for efficient cryptocurrency mining. • CEX: Centralized Exchange — A crypto trading platform operated by a centralized organization, such as Binance. • DEX: Decentralized Exchange — A peer-to-peer platform for trading cryptocurrencies without intermediaries. • DAO: Decentralized Autonomous Organization — An organization governed by smart contracts and community consensus on a blockchain. • DeFi: Decentralized Finance — Financial services built on blockchain technology, eliminating the need for traditional intermediaries. • dApp: Decentralized Application — An application that runs on a blockchain network, utilizing smart contracts. • EVM: Ethereum Virtual Machine — The runtime environment for executing smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain. • NFT: Non-Fungible Token — A unique digital asset representing ownership of a specific item or piece of content. • PoW: Proof of Work — A consensus mechanism where miners solve complex puzzles to validate transactions and secure the network. • PoS: Proof of Stake — A consensus mechanism where validators are chosen based on the amount of cryptocurrency they stake. • ATH: All-Time High — The highest price ever reached by a cryptocurrency. • FOMO: Fear of Missing Out — The anxiety that one might miss a profitable investment opportunity. • HODL: Hold On for Dear Life — A term used to encourage holding onto cryptocurrency investments despite market volatility. • KYC: Know Your Customer — A verification process to confirm the identity of users, often required by exchanges. • IEO: Initial Exchange Offering — Similar to an ICO, but conducted through a cryptocurrency exchange. • STO: Security Token Offering — A public offering of tokenized securities compliant with regulatory standards. • Fiat: Government-issued currency, such as USD, EUR, or LKR, not backed by a physical commodity. • Stablecoin: A cryptocurrency pegged to a stable asset, like fiat currency, to minimize price volatility. • Tokenomics: Token Economics — The study of the economic model and distribution of a cryptocurrency token. #CryptoTerms #LearnTogether #study #studybitcoin #bitcoin $BTC $ETH