A string of characters (usually letters and numbers) that represents a wallet secured by a blockchain. Addresses can be safely shared with anyone to receive crypto funds.

In software development, "alpha" typically refers to a phase in the software's lifecycle, representing an early stage of testing before the software is deemed ready for broader user testing or release.

A collection of functions and procedures that allow users to interact/communicate with the data of an application or service, such as an exchange, to execute the features of the service programmatically.

An "asset class" refers to a group of financial assets that share similar characteristics and behave similarly in the market. Data is increasingly recognized as an asset class due to its economic value and potential for generating returns.

Originally derived from HODL, a term referring to keeping your heads down and focusing on building your product.

A negative trend in prices of a market. It is widely used not only in the cryptocurrency space but also in the traditional markets.

A cryptocurrency created by the pseudonymous developer(s) Satoshi Nakamoto. The first cryptocurrency, initially described as a 'Peer-to-Peer e-cash'.

A computer file that stores transaction data. These can then be arranged in a linear sequence, which will form a blockchain.

A section in a block containing metadata and a summary of the block's transactions. This is the information hashed when mining.

The number of blocks in the chain between itself and the first block on that blockchain (genesis block or block 0).

A decentralized, digitized ledger that records transaction information about a cryptocurrency in a chronological order.

Cryptocurrency bonds are debt tokens issued by crypto projects. They work like traditional bonds, allowing projects to raise funds and promising investors repayment with periodic interest. These bonds provide a way for investors to earn income in the crypto market but carry risks tied to the project's success and market fluctuations.

A reward posted by a group or individual to incentivize certain work, behavior (such as referrals), or development.

A positive trend in prices of a market. It is widely used not only in the cryptocurrency space but also in the traditional markets.

When the planning and decision-making mechanisms are concentrated in a particular point within a system.

The best approximate number of cryptocurrency coins or tokens that are publicly available and circulating in the market.

A "cliff" in cryptocurrency refers to an initial period within a token vesting schedule where holders might have no access or limited access to their tokens. It's used to delay token release, promoting long-term commitment among investors or team members. After the cliff, tokens are gradually released over time as per the vesting schedule.

The term crypto winter refers to an extended period of declining or stagnant prices and negative sentiment in the cryptocurrency market.

A digital currency that is secured by cryptography to work as a medium of exchange within a peer-to-peer (P2P) economic system.

The science of using mathematical theories and computation in order to encrypt and decrypt information.

Data NFTs are a unique category of NFTs (non-fungible tokens) that represent "ownership rights" of data assets. They provide a novel way to represent and trade data as a limited-edition asset class and enable seamless portability and exchange of data assets with consent.

The Data NFT Marketplace is a decentralized marketplace built on blockchain technology that enables trading unique and valuable datasets as Data NFTs.

DApps are applications that run on a P2P network of computers rather than a central database. Users can freely connect to DApps using crypto wallets.

A system of hard-coded rules that define which actions a decentralized organization will take.

An exchange which does not require users to deposit funds to start trading and does not hold the funds for the user. Instead, users trade directly from their own wallets.

A valuable piece of advice. It's always wise to research a coin or token yourself instead of following what others say.

ESDT (Elrond Standard Digital Token) is a token standard exclusive to the Elrond blockchain. Similar to other token standards like ERC-20 on Ethereum, it enables the creation of customized digital tokens within the Elrond ecosystem. These tokens are versatile, interoperable, and programmable, serving as building blocks for various applications and services on the Elrond network.

The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) is a Turing-complete programmable machine that executes smart contracts, which are typically coded in Solidity.

Conversion of information or data into a secure code in order to prevent unauthorised access to the information or data.

The feeling of fear and anxiety that you might be missing out on a potentially profitable opportunity.

A marketing strategy used to spread fear and insecurity among customers, traders, or investors.

Government-issued and enforced currency (ie: USD, EUR, RMB, etc.).

Gas can be thought of as digital fuel that powers some blockchain like Ethereum. Specifically, gas is a unit that measures the number of computational steps required to execute a particular crypto transaction. The more complex the step, the more gas it requires.

The maximum amount of units of gas a user is willing to pay to execute a particular transaction. Setting the gas limit too low will cause certain complex transactions to “run out of gas” and fail.

License allowing users to copy and modify software, but requires the works to be distributed under the same license.

A site/system/folder/repository where a team can share, collaborate, and save their open source or propietary code.

A typo of 'Hold' originating from bitcointalk that has also been retrofitted to be an acronym for Hold on for Dear Life - to maintain ownership of coins and not sell.

A blockchain hackathon is a competition where participants build sample applications atop a blockchain ecosystem.

An individual that has an advanced understanding of computer systems and networks, including programmers and cybersecurity experts.

The output produced by a hash function after a piece of data is mapped. May also be referred to as hash value, hash code, or digest.

A concept of allowing blockchains to be compatible with each other and build upon each other's features and use-cases.

JOMO" stands for "Joy Of Missing Out." It's the concept of finding happiness in opting out of activities or trends that may cause stress or distraction, and instead, prioritizing personal time and enjoying moments of solitude and contentment. It's about embracing the joy of being present and not feeling pressured to participate in everything happening around oneself.

A standard procedure in the finance industry which allows companies to identify their customers and comply with KYC AML laws

A secondary framework or protocol that is built on top of an existing blockchain system to provide increased scalability.

The ability to sell or buy any given asset without causing significant fluctuations in the market price for that asset.

Liquidity Providers (LPs) are entities or individuals who supply buy and sell orders to the financial markets to increase market liquidity and ensure a stable and efficient market.

A blockchain protocol which is fully developed and deployed where transactions are being broadcasted, verified, and recorded.

Data that includes information about other data, such as information about features of a specific transaction.

The metaverse is a concept of a persistent, online, 3D virtual environment that many believe will be a key element of future digital experiences.

A type of cryptographic token that represents a unique digital or real-world asset and isn't interchangeable.

Transactions that occur off a given blockchain network, that may be later reported or batched together before submitted to the main chain.

Software released under a license that gives anyone the ability and right to use, update, and distribute it freely.

When two or more computers are connected and share workload or resources without relying on a centralized server.

Quantum computing works using particles that can be in superposition. These particles represent qubits instead of bits and can take the value of 1, 0 or both simultaneously.

A business planning technique which lays out the short and long term goals of a company within a flexible estimated timeline.

A rug pull in the crypto industry is when a development team suddenly abandons a project and sells or removes all its liquidity.

The smallest unit of a bitcoin, as defined by the Bitcoin protocol. It equals onehundredmillionth of a bitcoin or 0.00000001 BTC.

A systematic analysis to evaluate how safe a system, smart contract, or blockchain is agaisnt attacks or technical failures.

Sharding is a method of splitting blockchains ( or other types of databases) into smaller, partitioned blockchains that manage specific data segments.

Automated contracts that trigger certain action when predetermined conditions are met. It works like 'If…then' conditions as for instance, it needs condition C met before money can be transferred from A to B.

Automated contracts that trigger certain action when predetermined conditions are met. It works like 'If…then' conditions as for instance, it needs condition C met before money can be transferred from A to B.

The ability to record the state of a blockchain ledger, storage device, or computer system at a specific point in time.

An SDK (Software Development Kit) is a set of tools, code, and documentation provided by a company to help developers build software that integrates with their platform or technology. It includes libraries, tools, guides, and sample code to simplify the development process.

Computer code, which is responsible for defining how software will function based on a list of instructions and statements.

A type of cryptocurrency that is designed to maintain a stable value, rather than experiencing significant price changes.

A pool where stakeholders combine their staking power to increase their chance of successfully validating a new block.

A network of people and businesses involved in creating and distributing a particular product or serving a particular customer.

A network of people and businesses involved in creating and distributing a particular product or serving a particular customer.

Total Value Locked (TVL) is a widely used metric in the cryptocurrency industry that measures the total value of assets locked in a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol.

No single entity has authority over the system and consensus is achieved between participants who do not have to trust each other.

The interface where interactions between humans and machines occur. It establishes how a user can interact with a machine.

An emulated computer system, or a distributed system that is designed to replicate the features of a computer's architecture.

WAGMI is an acronym for "We’re All Gonna Make It" that encourages an optimistic attitude, particularly within the crypto community.

The initial iteration of the web, when data was primarily readonly pages connected with hyperlinks. Also known as 'readonly' web.

An individual or organization that holds a large amount of Bitcoins or other cryptocurrency, allowing them to impact the markets.

A list of allowed or trusted individuals, computer programs, or cryptocurrency addresses in relation to a service or event.

ZeroKnowledge Succinct NonInteractive Argument of Knowledge” an approach to zeroknowledge proofs.

zkSTARKs allow one party (the prover) to communicate validated data or execute computations with a third party without the data or analysis being revealed to the counterparty (the verifier).

Proofs to verify that transactions are valid without revealing any information about these transactions, providing privacy to the transaction while maintaining its legitimacy.