- Hashrate Measure of the overall computational power of the network. A high hashrate strengthens the security of a blockchain like Bitcoin.
- Cold storage Storage of cryptocurrencies offline (Ledger key, paperโฆ). Preferred solution for long-term and secure storage.
- ATH (All-Time High) The historical peak price reached by an asset. A psychological and technical benchmark often scrutinized by traders.
- Whale Investor (or institution) holding a large quantity of tokens. Their movements can significantly impact the market.
- Dusting attack Malicious analysis strategy consisting of sending very small amounts of crypto to track and deanonymize a user.
- FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) Emotional behavior that drives one to buy an asset out of fear of missing an opportunity. To be handled with caution in volatile markets.
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- Layer 2 A solution built on top of a main blockchain to improve its speed and reduce transaction fees (e.g., Optimism, Arbitrum).
- Liquidity Pool A reserve of cryptocurrencies locked in a smart contract to enable exchanges on a DEX without a traditional order book.
- Cross-chain The ability for different blockchain networks to communicate and exchange assets with each other (e.g., bridges between Ethereum and BNB Chain).
- Algorithmic Stablecoin A stablecoin whose value is maintained by algorithms and market mechanisms rather than by fiat reserves.
- Impermanent Loss Potential temporary loss experienced by a liquidity provider on a DEX when the prices of assets change significantly.
- Yield Farming A strategy consisting of placing funds in DeFi protocols to generate high returns in the form of tokens.
- Rekt Slang used to refer to a massive loss in crypto investment.
- DeFi (Decentralized Finance): A set of financial services (loans, savings, tradingโฆ) accessible without intermediaries, via blockchain.
- Smart Contract: An autonomous program that automatically executes pre-set conditions on a blockchain (e.g., Ethereum).
- DEX (Decentralized Exchange): A crypto exchange platform without a centralized intermediary. Example: Uniswap, PancakeSwap.
- TVL (Total Value Locked): The total value in cryptocurrencies deposited in a DeFi protocol. It is an indicator of trust and adoption.
- Rug Pull: A scam where the developers of a project disappear with the investors' funds.
- Burn: Intentional destruction of tokens to reduce supply and potentially increase the value of the remaining tokens.
- DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization): An organization collectively managed by its members through rules coded on a blockchain. No central management.
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