CYPTOCURRENCY
Terms and keywords
Any cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin.
A decentralized and secure ledger of transactions.
A method of storing private keys offline to secure cryptocurrency holdings.
A method by which a blockchain network reaches agreement on the state of its ledger.
A digital or virtual asset designed to function as a medium of exchange that uses cryptography to secure its transactions.
A mathematical mechanism used to verify the authenticity of a digital message or document.
A system for securely and transparently maintaining a shared database across a network of nodes.
The fear that one will miss out on potential gains from an investment opportunity.
Negative or misleading information spread to undermine confidence in a particular investment or asset.
A mathematical function used to map data of any size to a fixed size, used in cryptography and blockchain.
An intentional misspelling of “hold” used to describe an investment strategy of holding onto an asset, despite market fluctuations.
The process of solving complex mathematical problems to validate transactions on a blockchain network and earn rewards in the form of cryptocurrency.
A secret code that allows a user to access and control their cryptocurrency holdings.
A code that can be used to receive cryptocurrency, but not control or spend it.
The smallest unit of a Bitcoin, equivalent to 0.00000001 Bitcoin.
A unit of value that represents a digital asset built on a blockchain, often used to raise funds in an Initial Coin Offering (ICO).
A measure of the fluctuation in price of an asset over time.
A term used to describe a large holder of a particular cryptocurrency, who has the ability to significantly influence market prices.
A detailed document describing the technology, design, and implementation of a cryptocurrency or blockchain project.
An attack on a blockchain network in which an attacker gains control of 51% or more of the network’s computing power, allowing them to manipulate the ledger.