Glossary

Your guide to understanding cryptocurrency and programmable finance.

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A

Account Abstraction

Making crypto wallets programmable and more user-friendly through smart contracts

Blockchain Technology

Agent Payments Protocol (AP2)

Lets AI agents send/receive payments autonomously in stablecoins

Agentic AI

Agent-to-Agent (A2A) Framework

Communication layer for autonomous system transactions

Agentic AI

AI RMF (AI Risk Management Framework)

NIST framework for identifying and managing risks from artificial intelligence systems

Regulation

AI-to-AI Payments

Machine-to-machine transactions using digital assets

Agentic AI

Airdrop

Free distribution of cryptocurrency to wallet holders, often as a promotional tactic

Token Distribution

Algorithmic Trading

Using computer programs to execute trades based on predefined rules

Trading

Altcoin

Any cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin

Cryptocurrency

Alternative Data

Non-traditional data sources used for investment and business insights

Data Analytics

Annual Percentage Yield (APY)

Compounded yearly return on an investment

DeFi Metrics

Ape / Ape In

Investing impulsively without research based on FOMO or herd mentality

Trading Psychology

API

Connective tissue linking banks, fintechs, AI systems

Infrastructure

Arbitrage

Buying and selling an asset across different platforms to profit from price differences

Trading

ART (Asset-Referenced Token)

Crypto token under MiCA that maintains stable value by referencing multiple assets

Technology

ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit)

Specialized hardware designed for mining cryptocurrencies efficiently

Mining

Asset Segregation

Legal and operational separation of client crypto-assets from service provider's own holdings

Regulation

Asset Tokenization

Converting real-world assets into digital tokens on a blockchain

Tokenization

ATH (All-Time High)

The highest price ever reached by a cryptocurrency

Trading

ATL (All-Time Low)

The lowest price ever reached by a cryptocurrency

Trading

Authentication Layer

Digital trust tier authorizing transactions

Infrastructure

Automated Clearing House (ACH)

Electronic network for financial transactions in the United States

Payment Systems

Automated Market Maker (AMM)

Algorithmic trading model using liquidity pools instead of order books

DeFi

Autonomous Agents / AI Agents

Software entities capable of performing tasks and executing transactions independently

Agentic AI

B

Bag Holder

An investor holding a cryptocurrency that has significantly dropped in value

Trading

Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS)

Banks providing regulated infrastructure to fintechs via APIs

Fintech

Behavioral Analytics

Analyzing user behavior patterns to detect fraud and improve security

Security & Analytics

Beneficial Ownership

Identification of natural persons who ultimately own or control legal entity customers

Regulation

Beneficiary

Person or entity receiving a virtual asset transfer under Travel Rule requirements

Regulation

BIS (Bank for International Settlements)

International financial institution serving central banks and fostering monetary and financial cooperation

Regulation

Bitcoin

The first decentralized cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto

Cryptocurrency

Blockchain

A decentralized, digital ledger of transactions maintained across multiple computers

Blockchain Fundamentals

Blockchain Analytics

Tools tracing cryptocurrency transactions and identifying risks for compliance purposes

Technology

Blockchain Explorer

A tool used to view all transactions on a blockchain

Blockchain Tools

BNB Chain

A blockchain developed by Binance for fast, low-cost transactions and smart contracts

Blockchain Platforms

Bridge

A connection between two blockchains that allows the transfer of assets or data

Interoperability

Britcoin (Digital Pound)

Bank of England's proposed CBDC providing digital cash for everyday payments

Technology

BSA (Bank Secrecy Act)

U.S. anti-money laundering law applied to crypto businesses by FinCEN

Regulation

BTFD / BTD (Buy The F***ing Dip)

Strategy of buying assets during price declines, often exploited in dump phases

Trading Psychology

Burning

The process of permanently removing cryptocurrency from circulation to reduce supply

Tokenomics

BUSD

A stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the US Dollar, issued by Paxos and approved by NYDFS (Note: Being phased out as of 2024)

Stablecoins

C

Carbon Credit Tokenization

Representing carbon credits as blockchain tokens for transparent trading

Tokenization

CASP (Crypto-Asset Service Provider)

Entity providing crypto services under EU MiCA requiring authorization and regulatory compliance

Regulation

CASP License

Regulatory authorization required to provide crypto asset services in the EU under MiCA

Regulation

CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency)

Digital form of a nation's fiat currency issued and guaranteed by the central bank

Technology

CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission)

U.S. federal agency regulating derivatives markets including crypto commodity futures

Regulation

Circulating Supply

The number of cryptocurrency coins currently in circulation

Tokenomics

Client Assets

Crypto or fiat funds belonging to customers entrusted to a CASP or custodian

Regulation

Cold Staking

Staking cryptocurrency from a wallet that remains offline

Staking

Cold Wallet

A cryptocurrency wallet that is not connected to the internet, used for secure storage

Security

Compliance Automation

Using technology to automate regulatory compliance processes

Compliance

Compliance Liability

Accountability when machines make decisions

Compliance

Consensus Mechanism

The process used by blockchain networks to agree on the validity of transactions

Blockchain Fundamentals

Cryptography

The science of encoding and decoding information, used to secure cryptocurrency transactions

Security

Custodial Wallet

A wallet where a third party holds the private keys for you

Wallets

Custody Solution

Service for securely storing and managing cryptocurrency assets

Security

Customer Due Diligence (CDD)

Process of verifying customer identity and assessing risk

Compliance

D

DAI

A decentralized, algorithmic stablecoin pegged to the US Dollar and backed by crypto collateral through the MakerDAO protocol

Stablecoins

DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization)

A group governed by smart contracts and blockchain technology, without centralized leadership

Governance

dApp (Decentralized Application)

An application that operates on a blockchain instead of a centralized server

Blockchain Applications

Data Availability Layer

Layer ensuring blockchain data is accessible and verifiable

Blockchain Infrastructure

Data Minimization

Privacy principle requiring collection of only necessary personal data for specified purposes

Regulation

Data Moat / Cloud Lock-in

Power from owning user data

Infrastructure

DCA (Dollar-Cost Averaging)

Investment strategy of buying fixed amounts at regular intervals regardless of price

Investment Strategy

DeFi (Decentralized Finance)

Financial systems built on blockchain that operate without intermediaries like banks

DeFi

Degen

Someone who makes risky or speculative investments in crypto, often without much research

Trading Culture

DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks)

Blockchain networks incentivizing participants to build and operate physical infrastructure like wireless networks or storage

Technology

Diamond Hands

Holding assets through volatility without selling despite losses or pressure

Trading Psychology

Digital Dollar

Proposed U.S. central bank digital currency, currently banned by executive order

Technology

Digital Euro

Proposed CBDC issued by European Central Bank to complement cash and private payments

Technology

Digital Payment Rails

Infrastructure (blockchains, APIs, stablecoins) moving value

Infrastructure

Digital Yen

Bank of Japan's CBDC pilot testing retail use with commercial bank integration

Technology

DLT Pilot Regime

EU regulatory sandbox allowing distributed ledger technology testing for securities trading and settlement

Regulation

DREX (Digital Real)

Brazil's blockchain-backed CBDC enabling smart contract settlements and programmable compliance

Technology

Dusting Attack

A tactic where attackers send small amounts of cryptocurrency to a wallet to compromise its privacy

Security Threats

DYOR (Do Your Own Research)

Disclaimer urging investors to conduct independent research before investing

Trading Psychology

E

e-CNY (Digital Yuan)

China's retail CBDC issued by People's Bank of China for domestic and international use

Technology

e-INR (Digital Rupee)

India's tokenized blockchain-based central bank digital currency for retail and wholesale use

Technology

e-Krona

Sweden's CBDC pilot testing retail use and legal framework alignment

Technology

e-Naira

Africa's first CBDC launched by Central Bank of Nigeria in 2021

Technology

eIDAS 2.0

Updated EU framework for electronic identification and trust services introducing European Digital Identity Wallets

Regulation

EIP-4337

Ethereum standard enabling account abstraction without protocol changes

Ethereum Standards

Embedded Finance

Integration of financial services into non-financial apps

Fintech

EMT (E-Money Token)

Crypto token under MiCA that maintains stable value by referencing a single fiat currency

Technology

Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)

Heightened customer verification for high-risk individuals or entities

Compliance

ERC-20

A technical standard used for creating and issuing tokens on the Ethereum blockchain

Token Standards

ESMA (European Securities and Markets Authority)

EU agency coordinating securities regulation and supervising credit rating agencies and trade repositories

Regulation

Ethereum

A decentralized blockchain platform that enables smart contracts and decentralized applications

Blockchain Platforms

EUDI Wallet (European Digital Identity Wallet)

EU government-backed digital identity system using zero-knowledge proofs for privacy-preserving verification

Technology

EURC (Euro Coin)

Euro-backed stablecoin issued by Circle maintaining 1:1 parity with EUR

Stablecoin

Exchange

A platform where users can buy, sell, or trade cryptocurrencies

Trading Platforms

Exit Liquidity

Late buyers providing liquidity for insiders to sell holdings at inflated prices

Market Sentiment

F

FATF (Financial Action Task Force)

Global standard-setter for combating money laundering and terrorist financing

Regulation

FCA (Financial Conduct Authority)

UK's financial regulator overseeing conduct of firms and markets to protect consumers

Regulation

FEAT Principles

Singapore framework for responsible AI use in financial services emphasizing fairness, ethics, accountability, and transparency

Regulation

Fiat Currency

Traditional government-issued currency, such as USD, EUR, or NIS

Currency

FinCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network)

U.S. Treasury bureau regulating crypto entities as Money Services Businesses under AML law

Regulation

FINMA (Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority)

Switzerland's independent financial regulator overseeing banks, insurance, exchanges, and crypto firms

Regulation

FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority)

U.S. self-regulatory organization overseeing broker-dealers and securities market conduct

Regulation

Flash Loan

Uncollateralized loan repaid within the same transaction, often used in DeFi arbitrage

DeFi

Flash Loan Attack

Exploiting DeFi protocols using uncollateralized flash loans

Security Threats

FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)

The feeling of urgency to invest in an asset due to rising prices

Trading Psychology

Fork

A change to a blockchain's protocol that creates two separate chains

Blockchain Fundamentals

Formal Verification

Mathematical proof that smart contract code behaves as intended

Security

Fractional Ownership

Dividing asset ownership into smaller, tradeable shares

Tokenization

Fraud Detection

Systems and processes for identifying fraudulent transactions or activities

Security

FRAX

A fractional-algorithmic stablecoin pegged to the US Dollar, combining algorithmic and collateralized mechanisms

Stablecoins

FSB (Financial Stability Board)

International body monitoring global financial system and coordinating regulatory policies

Regulation

FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt)

Negative information (real or false) spread to manipulate markets

Market Sentiment

Full Node

A node that stores the entire history of a blockchain

Blockchain Infrastructure

G

Gas Fee

The fee paid to miners or validators for processing transactions on a blockchain

Blockchain Fundamentals

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

EU privacy law regulating personal data processing with implications for blockchain systems

Regulation

Genesis Block

The first block in a blockchain

Blockchain Fundamentals

Governance by Code

Law enforced by self-executing software

Governance

Governance Token

A token that gives holders voting rights on decisions within a blockchain project or DAO

Governance

GUSD

A regulated stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the US Dollar, issued by Gemini Trust Company and approved by NYDFS

Stablecoins

H

Halving

A process in Bitcoin mining where the reward for mining new blocks is halved, reducing supply

Bitcoin

Hardware Security Module (HSM)

Physical device that safeguards and manages cryptographic keys

Security

Hash

A unique string of characters that represents data, used to secure transactions on a blockchain

Cryptography

Hashrate

The computational power used to mine and process transactions on a blockchain

Mining

High-Risk AI System

AI systems classified under EU AI Act as posing significant risks to safety or fundamental rights

Regulation

HODL

A misspelling of 'hold,' used to mean holding onto cryptocurrency for long-term gains

Investment Strategy

Hot Wallet

A cryptocurrency wallet connected to the internet, offering convenience but less security

Wallets

Howey Test

Four-point legal test determining whether a crypto asset qualifies as a security

Regulation

HTTP 402 - Payment Required

Web status code for embedded payments

Infrastructure

I

ICO (Initial Coin Offering)

A fundraising method where new cryptocurrencies are sold to investors

Fundraising

Immutable

The property of a blockchain where data, once recorded, cannot be changed or deleted

Blockchain Fundamentals

Impermanent Loss

A temporary loss experienced when providing liquidity in DeFi due to price changes in paired assets

DeFi

Intent-Based Architecture

System where users specify desired outcomes rather than exact transaction steps

Blockchain Technology

Interoperability

The ability of different blockchain networks to communicate and work together seamlessly

Blockchain Infrastructure

IPFS (InterPlanetary File System)

A decentralized storage protocol used to store and access data across a distributed network

Decentralized Storage

J

Jam-Dex

Jamaica's fully implemented retail CBDC promoting financial inclusion and digital commerce

Technology

K

K-CBDC (Korean CBDC)

Bank of Korea's wholesale CBDC pilot for global settlement projects

Technology

KYC (Know Your Customer)

A process where exchanges and financial institutions verify user identity

Regulation

L

Large Language Model (LLM)

AI model trained on vast text data to understand and generate human language

AI Technology

Layer 1

The base layer of a blockchain, like Ethereum or Bitcoin

Blockchain Infrastructure

Layer 2

Solutions built on top of Layer 1 blockchains to improve scalability and reduce transaction costs

Blockchain Infrastructure

Ledger

A record of financial transactions

Blockchain Fundamentals

LFG (Let's F***ing Go)

Celebratory or rallying cry often used to coordinate buying in pump schemes

Market Sentiment

Liquid Restaking

Redeploying liquid staking tokens to secure additional blockchain services

DeFi

Liquid Staking

Allows stakers to earn rewards while keeping liquidity via derivative tokens

DeFi

Liquidity

The ease with which an asset can be bought or sold without affecting its price

Trading

Liquidity Pool

A pool of locked assets enabling decentralized trading and yield generation

DeFi

M

Machine Commerce

Trade between machines without human clearance

Agentic AI

Machine Learning (ML)

AI systems that learn patterns from data without explicit programming

AI Technology

Mainnet

The live, fully functional version of a blockchain

Blockchain Infrastructure

Market Cap

The total value of a cryptocurrency, calculated as price multiplied by circulating supply

Investment Metrics

Market Manipulation

Artificial interference with price or volume to mislead market participants

Regulation

MAS (Monetary Authority of Singapore)

Singapore's central bank and integrated financial regulator overseeing banking, insurance, and securities

Regulation

Meme Coin

A cryptocurrency inspired by internet memes or jokes, often lacking inherent utility

Cryptocurrency

Merkle Tree

A data structure used in blockchain to verify transactions efficiently

Blockchain Technology

MEV (Maximal Extractable Value)

Hidden profit from controlling transaction order

DeFi

MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation)

An EU regulatory framework standardizing crypto rules for issuers and service providers

Regulation

MiCA Compliance

Meeting regulatory requirements under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation

Regulation

MiFID II

EU directive governing financial markets and investment services

Regulation

Mining

The process of verifying and adding transactions to a blockchain, often rewarded with cryptocurrency

Mining

Mixing (Tumbling)

Obscuring cryptocurrency transaction origins by pooling and redistributing funds

Technology

Modular Blockchain

Blockchain design separating execution, consensus, and data availability into specialized layers

Blockchain Architecture

Moon / To the Moon

Expectation of rapid, extreme price increase often used in hype and manipulation

Market Sentiment

Moonshot

High-risk speculative investment with potential for extreme returns or total loss

Market Sentiment

Multi-Party Computation (MPC)

Cryptographic method allowing multiple parties to jointly compute without revealing individual inputs

Cryptography

Multi-Signature (Multisig)

Wallet requiring multiple private key signatures to authorize transactions

Security

N

Network Fee

The fee paid to miners or validators for processing transactions

Blockchain Fundamentals

NFT (Non-Fungible Token)

A unique digital asset representing ownership of specific content, like art or music

Digital Assets

NGMI (Not Gonna Make It)

Dismissive term for those who sell early or question project legitimacy

Market Sentiment

Node

A computer that participates in a blockchain network by validating and relaying transactions

Blockchain Infrastructure

Nonce

A number used only once in cryptographic operations, such as mining

Mining

O

OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control)

U.S. Treasury agency enforcing economic sanctions including crypto address restrictions

Regulation

Off-Ramp

A service that converts cryptocurrency back into fiat money

Services

On-Ramp

A service that converts fiat money into cryptocurrency

Services

Open Banking

Framework allowing secure data sharing between banks and third parties

Fintech

Open Finance

Extends open banking to insurance, pensions, and investments

Fintech

Oracle

A service that feeds real-world data to blockchain smart contracts

Blockchain Infrastructure

Originator

Person or entity sending a virtual asset transfer under Travel Rule requirements

Regulation

P

Paper Hands

Selling assets quickly during downturns or pressure instead of holding through volatility

Trading Psychology

Paper Wallet

A physical document containing private and public keys, used for storing cryptocurrency offline

Security

Passporting

Right to offer crypto services across EU member states with home state authorization

Regulation

Payment Rails

Infrastructure and networks that enable money transfer between parties

Payment Systems

Payment Service Provider (PSP)

Company processing electronic payments for merchants

Payments

PEP (Politically Exposed Person)

Individual in prominent public position requiring enhanced due diligence for corruption risk

Regulation

PII (Personally Identifiable Information)

Information that can identify an individual requiring privacy protection under data regulations

Regulation

Pre-emptive Custody

Delegating asset control in advance to AI systems under pre-authorized limits

Agentic AI

Predictive Analytics

Using data, statistics, and ML to forecast future outcomes

Data Analytics

Price Oracle

Feeds real-world asset prices to smart contracts

DeFi Infrastructure

Privacy Coin

Cryptocurrency with enhanced anonymity features obscuring transaction details

Technology

Private Key

A secret code that allows you to access and manage your cryptocurrency

Security

Programmable Control

Coded governance with embedded policy/permission

Agentic AI

Programmable Custody

Asset control defined by algorithms

Agentic AI

Programmable Finance

Money movement governed by code, not people

Agentic AI

Proof of Reserves (PoR)

Transparency mechanism verifying exchanges hold users' funds 1:1 in reserve

Technology

Proof of Stake (PoS)

A consensus mechanism where validators are chosen based on the amount of cryptocurrency they hold

Consensus Mechanisms

Proof of Work (PoW)

A consensus mechanism where miners solve complex problems to validate transactions

Consensus Mechanisms

Proto-Danksharding

Ethereum upgrade introducing data blobs for cheaper Layer 2 transactions

Ethereum Scaling

Public Key

A code that allows others to send cryptocurrency to your wallet

Security

Pump and Dump

Coordinated scheme to artificially inflate asset price before mass sell-off

Market Sentiment

PYUSD

A stablecoin issued by PayPal and Paxos, pegged 1:1 to the US Dollar and designed for payments and transfers

Stablecoins

Q

Qualified Custodian

Regulated financial institution legally permitted to hold digital assets on behalf of clients

Regulation

Qualified Investor

Entity or individual meeting professional-client status under MiFID II thresholds

Regulation

R

Real World Assets (RWA)

Tangible assets represented on-chain

Tokenization

Real-Time Payments (RTP)

Payment systems enabling immediate fund transfers 24/7/365

Payment Systems

RegTech

Technology automating compliance and regulation

Compliance

Rekt

Suffering catastrophic financial loss from trading or investment failure

Trading

Retail Investor

Non-professional participant entitled to highest protective standards under crypto frameworks

Regulation

Revoke

The process of canceling permissions granted to smart contracts to access your wallet

Security

Right to be Forgotten

GDPR right to request deletion of personal data, conflicting with blockchain immutability

Regulation

Risk-Based Approach (RBA)

Tailoring compliance measures based on assessed level of risk

Compliance

Robo-Advisor

Automated platform providing algorithm-driven financial planning and investment management

Fintech

Rug Pull

A scam where developers abandon a project after collecting investor funds

Security Threats

S

SAFU (Secure Asset Fund for Users)

Binance emergency fund term now used broadly to claim funds are secure

Security

Sanctions Screening

Checking customers and transactions against government sanctions lists

Compliance

Sand Dollar

World's first fully deployed retail CBDC launched by Central Bank of Bahamas in 2020

Technology

SAR (Suspicious Activity Report)

Regulatory filing to authorities reporting suspected money laundering or financial crime

Regulation

SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission)

U.S. federal agency regulating securities markets and protecting investors

Regulation

Seed Phrase

A series of 12 or 24 words used to back up and recover a cryptocurrency wallet

Security

Shill

Promoting or hyping a crypto asset for personal gain or paid compensation

Market Sentiment

Smart Contract

Self-executing code on a blockchain that automates transactions

Blockchain Technology

Smart Contract Audit

Professional review of smart contract code for vulnerabilities and bugs

Security

SOC 2 (Service Organization Control 2)

Auditing standard for service providers managing customer data focusing on security, availability, and privacy

Regulation

Soft Fork

A blockchain update that is backward-compatible

Blockchain Fundamentals

Solana

A high-performance blockchain known for fast transactions and low fees

Blockchain Platforms

Stablecoin

A cryptocurrency pegged to a stable asset, such as USD or gold

Cryptocurrency

Staking Pool

A group of crypto holders combining resources to validate blocks and earn rewards

Staking

Strict Liability

Legal responsibility for harm without requiring proof of negligence or fault

Regulation

SWIFT

Global messaging network for international bank transfers

Payment Systems

T

Testnet

A blockchain used for testing and development before deployment

Development

Threshold Signature

Cryptographic scheme requiring minimum number of parties to sign transactions

Cryptography

Token

A digital asset built on an existing blockchain, often representing utility or value

Digital Assets

Tokenized Bonds

Traditional bonds represented as blockchain tokens

Tokenization

Tokenized Securities

Traditional securities (stocks, bonds) represented as blockchain tokens

Tokenization

Tokenomics

The study of supply, distribution, and economic incentives of a cryptocurrency

Economics

Total Value Locked (TVL)

Total assets deposited in DeFi protocols

DeFi Metrics

Transaction Fee

The cost of processing a transaction on the blockchain

Blockchain Fundamentals

Transaction Monitoring

Automated surveillance of wallet activity for AML red flags and sanctions risks

Regulation

Transactions

A transfer of value or data recorded on a blockchain, verified by network participants, and permanently added to the distributed ledger

Blockchain Fundamentals

Travel Rule

Requirement to share sender and recipient information for crypto transactions above a threshold

Compliance

TUSD

A fiat-backed stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the US Dollar with independent attestations of its reserves

Stablecoins

U

Unhosted Wallet

Cryptocurrency wallet where the user controls private keys without third-party custody

Technology

USDC

A fully-reserved stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the US Dollar, issued by Circle and backed by regulated financial institutions

Stablecoins

USDD

An algorithmic stablecoin pegged to the US Dollar, issued on the TRON blockchain and backed by crypto collateral

Stablecoins

USDP

A regulated stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the US Dollar, issued by Paxos and approved by NYDFS

Stablecoins

USDT

The largest stablecoin by market cap, pegged 1:1 to the US Dollar and issued by Tether Limited

Stablecoins

V

Validator

A participant in a Proof of Stake network responsible for verifying new blocks

Blockchain Infrastructure

Validity Proof

Cryptographic evidence confirming a transaction complies with network rules without re-executing it

Technology

VARA (Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority)

Dubai's independent regulator for virtual assets and crypto activities in the emirate

Regulation

Verkle Trees

Advanced cryptographic data structure enabling more efficient blockchain state proofs

Blockchain Technology

Virtual Asset

FATF term for digital value representation tradable or transferable electronically

Regulation

Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP)

Entity providing services related to virtual assets, subject to AML regulations

Regulation

W

WAGMI (We're All Gonna Make It)

Expression of collective optimism often used to maintain holder confidence during downturns

Market Sentiment

Wallet

A tool for storing, sending, and receiving cryptocurrencies

Wallets

Wallet Drainer

Malicious software that tricks users into signing transactions that drain their wallets

Security Threats

Wash Trading

Buying and selling the same asset to create false volume appearance

Regulation

wCBDC (Wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency)

Digital currency issued by central banks for institutional settlements between financial institutions

Technology

Web3

Next generation internet powered by blockchain enabling user ownership of data and digital assets

Technology

Wen Lambo

Meme phrase expressing expectation of extreme wealth from crypto investments

Market Sentiment

Whale

An individual or entity holding large amounts of cryptocurrency

Market Participants

Whitepaper

A document outlining the technical details and purpose of a blockchain project

Documentation

Wrapped Token

A tokenized version of another cryptocurrency (e.g., WBTC on Ethereum)

DeFi

X

x (Prefix)

Prefix denoting experimental, extended, or cross-platform implementations in technical protocols

Technology

Y

Yield Farming

Moving assets across protocols to maximize yield

DeFi

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