• A thorough examination of the code behind a smart contract to ensure it is secure and functions as intended. Audits are crucial for identifying vulnerabilities and bugs that could be exploited once the contract is deployed on the blockchain.

  • A scaling solution for blockchains, where the database is divided into smaller partitions called ‘shards’. Each shard contains its own independent state, meaning a unique set of account balances and smart contracts. Sharding is expected to improve the throughput and capacity of blockchain networks.

  • The smallest unit of Bitcoin, named after Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous person or group of people who created Bitcoin. One Satoshi is equal to one hundred millionth of a Bitcoin (0.00000001 BTC).

  • A type of scam in the cryptocurrency world where developers abandon a project and run away with investors’ funds. This usually happens in decentralized finance (DeFi) projects and can occur when the developers have too much control over the project’s liquidity pool.

  • Slang in the cryptocurrency community for a severe financial loss. It is often used to describe the situation of an investor who has made a poor trade that has resulted in significant losses.

  • A cryptographic code that allows a user to receive cryptocurrencies into their wallet. The public key is derived from the private key and can be safely shared with others to receive funds.

  • A secure digital code known only to the owner that allows them to access their cryptocurrency wallet. The private key is essential for signing transactions and proving ownership of a blockchain address.

  • A decentralized network architecture that allows each participant (peer) to interact directly with the others. In the context of cryptocurrencies, P2P refers to the direct exchange of digital assets without the need for intermediaries, such as banks or traditional financial institutions.

  • A group of cryptocurrency miners who combine their computational resources over a network to increase their chances of finding a block and receiving the block reward. The rewards are then distributed among the pool participants, proportional to the amount of computing power each contributed.

  • A collection of funds locked in a smart contract, used to facilitate decentralized trading, lending, and many other functions on a DeFi platform. Liquidity pools are essential for ensuring enough liquidity on a decentralized exchange (DEX) and enable users to earn fees by providing liquidity.

SHFL

Introduced by Shuffle on February 1st, 2023, SHFL, or the Shuffle Token, represents a new development in the crypto casino

10 months ago

Jupiter

Jupiter is a cryptocurrency exchange platform highlighted for its features like token swapping, setting limit orders, and bridging assets within

10 months ago

Sen 

“Sen”- The slang term making fun of a misspelled demand found in the chatrooms of every crypto casino.  Shortened from

10 months ago

Solana

Solana – Solana is a high-performance blockchain platform designed for decentralized applications and crypto-native projects. It aims to provide fast,

10 months ago

Wen

“Wen”- A slang misspelling of the word when.  This usually is part of a short question with badly appointed grammar.

10 months ago

Degen

“Degen”- Short for degenerate, this slang term refers to a sinking level of moral awareness and is a rite of

10 months ago

Lambo 

“Lambo”- A shortened version of a fancy vehicle, a Lamborghini, which in the case of cryptocurrency circles is a symbol

10 months ago

Hodl

Hodl – A term derived from the misspelling of “hold,” originating in the cryptocurrency community. It’s used to encourage investors

10 months ago

Busted

“Busted” – A slang term originating from the cryptocurrency gaming sphere, used to signify the depletion of one’s digital currency

10 months ago

USDt

USDt, short for Tether, is a type of cryptocurrency known as a stablecoin that is designed to maintain a stable

10 months ago

Altseason

Altseason, short for “alternative coin season,” refers to a period within the cryptocurrency market where alternative coins, or altcoins, experience

10 months ago

Bull Market

A bull market refers to a financial market characterized by rising asset prices over an extended period, signifying optimism and

10 months ago

CoinMarketCap

CoinMarketCap is a widely-used online platform that offers a comprehensive range of data and information on various cryptocurrencies. It is

10 months ago

BitcoinTalk

BitcoinTalk is a cryptocurrency forum that was launched in 2009 by the creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto. It is one

10 months ago

Non-Fungible Token

Non-Fungible Token (NFT): A digital asset that represents real-world objects like art, music, in-game items, and videos on the blockchain.

11 months ago

NFT

NFT (Non-Fungible Token): A unique digital asset that represents ownership or proof of authenticity of a specific item or piece

11 months ago

IDO

Initial DEX Offering (IDO): A novel fundraising method where a project launches a token directly on a decentralized exchange (DEX).

11 months ago

Market Capitalization

Market Capitalization: The total value of all issued coins of a cryptocurrency, calculated by multiplying the current price of a

11 months ago

Zero Confirmation Transaction

Zero Confirmation Transactions refer to cryptocurrency transactions that are broadcast to the network but have not yet been confirmed on

11 months ago

Wrapped Tokens

Wrapped Tokens create a bridge for assets between various blockchains, allowing, for instance, Bitcoin holders to engage in the Ethereum-based DeFi space. They maintain the original asset’s value while expanding its functionality.

11 months ago

Scroll to Top