Crypto Terminology
The list of crypto terminology can be extended endlessly. Some of the most used tems are: BlockchainA blockchain is a shared digital ledger, or a continually up... More, Hash, Mining, ConsensusConsensus is a mechanism, usually used by most nodes on the ... More Algorithms, Proof of WorkProof of work is a consensus model in blockchain technology ... More, Proof of StakeThe proof of stake consensus model was proposed in 2012 in r... More, NodeA node, in the world of digital currency, is a computer that... More, Hard/Soft Forks, 51% attackAn attack in which malicious actors gain control over 51 per... More, Node, Wallets (desktop, mobile, hardware, paper), Hot/cold storage, Tokens and their taxonomy (Payment, Utility, Security Tokens), Fungible and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), Smart ContractsA smart contract is a computer protocol intended to digitall... More, Gas and Gas Fees, Centralized Exchanges (CEX), Decentralized Exchanges (DEX), Initial Coin Offering (ICO), Initial ExchangeA business that allows customers to trade cryptocurrencies o... More Offering (IEO), Decentralized Applications (dApps), Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), Stablecoins etc.