Learn all the most important blockchain and cryptocurrency terms and jargon here. We are constantly working to expand our dictionary
Financial services built on blockchain technology that operate without intermediaries like banks. Examples include lending, borrowing, and trading platforms.
A reminder for investors to conduct their own due diligence before making cryptocurrency investments.
An application that runs on a blockchain network, operating without a central authority or intermediary.
An organization governed by smart contracts and community voting, operating without centralized control.
A small amount of cryptocurrency that is often too low in value to be spent or traded due to high transaction fees.
A blockchain-based system that allows individuals to control their digital identities without relying on centralized authorities.
A part of the internet where illegal activities, including cryptocurrency transactions for illicit goods, often take place.
A security breach or exploit targeting a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO), often resulting in the theft of funds.
A mechanism in some blockchains (e.g., Ethereum) that gradually increases mining difficulty, often to incentivize a transition to a new consensus mechanism.
Slang for holding onto a cryptocurrency investment despite market volatility or downturns.
A private exchange or platform where large cryptocurrency trades are executed anonymously to avoid market impact.
A system for storing data across a distributed network of nodes, often used in conjunction with blockchain technology.
A financial instrument whose value is derived from an underlying asset, such as cryptocurrency futures or options.
A malicious attempt to trace cryptocurrency transactions by sending small amounts of cryptocurrency (dust) to multiple addresses.