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- 19:55, 26 April 2022 diff hist +111 N Category:Layer 2 Created page with "Layer 2 blockchains are secondary blockchains that operate on top of Layer 1 blockchains. Category:Glossary" current Tag: Visual edit
- 15:39, 26 April 2022 diff hist +100 N Category:Cryptocurrencies Created page with "Any form of currency that exists digitally or virtually and uses cryptography to secure transactions" current Tag: Visual edit
- 15:34, 26 April 2022 diff hist +29 N Category:AMM Created page with "Automated Market Makers (AMM)" current Tag: Visual edit
- 15:34, 26 April 2022 diff hist +12 N Category:Tools Created page with "Crypto Tools" current Tag: Visual edit
- 15:32, 26 April 2022 diff hist +18 m Main Page add glossary final Tag: Visual edit
- 15:31, 26 April 2022 diff hist +14 m Main Page →Examples:: add Glossary example Tag: Visual edit
- 15:30, 26 April 2022 diff hist +15 N Category:Glossary test current Tag: Visual edit
- 13:36, 26 April 2022 diff hist +365 N Public Key Created page with "A cryptographic key that allows a user to receive cryptocurrency from another user, but cannot be used to send funds. They're unique and usually consist of 64 characters to encrypt your wallet or make digital signatures. == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-finserv/140-blockchain-and-crypto-words-ultimate-z-glossary Category:Glossary" current Tag: Visual edit
- 13:36, 26 April 2022 diff hist +311 N Proof of Work (PoW) Created page with "The consensus algorithm used to validate transactions on the blockchain, which requires users to solve complex computational puzzles to add new blocks onto the chain. == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-finserv/140-blockchain-and-crypto-words-ultimate-z-glossary Category:Glossary" Tag: Visual edit
- 13:35, 26 April 2022 diff hist +312 N Proof of Stake (PoS) Created page with "A type of validation that requires members/nodes to prove ownership over a certain amount of cryptocurrency to guarantee their right to vote on transaction validation. == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-finserv/140-blockchain-and-crypto-words-ultimate-z-glossary Category:Glossary" Tag: Visual edit
- 13:35, 26 April 2022 diff hist +338 N Proof of Burn (PoB) Created page with "A type of consensus algorithm that requires users to "burn" or exchange some tokens by sending them to an unspendable address, thus proving they are real and active participants in the network. == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-finserv/140-blockchain-and-crypto-words-ultimate-z-glossary Category:Glossary" current Tag: Visual edit
- 13:34, 26 April 2022 diff hist +487 N Proof of Authority (PoA) Created page with "A consensus mechanism where validators are required to demonstrate possession of a certain amount or type of stake before being allowed into nodes on the network for verifying transactions; it's been implemented by various blockchain networks including POA Networks (based on Ethereum), and Oyster Pearl (based on IOTA Tangle): to name a few. == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-finserv/140-blockchain-and-crypto-words-ultimate-z-glossary Categor..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 13:33, 26 April 2022 diff hist +438 N Peer to Peer Created page with "A system where two parties can conduct financial transactions with each other without involving a third party, like a bank. The Blockchain is an example of this since it connects nodes in its network directly to one another and allows them to share data/transactions freely between themselves. == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-finserv/140-blockchain-and-crypto-words-ultimate-z-glossary Category:Glossary" current Tag: Visual edit
- 13:33, 26 April 2022 diff hist +326 N On-chain Governance Created page with "A system in blockchain technology where token holders vote and make decisions on proposed changes or upgrades to improve the network's performance without compromising its security. == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-finserv/140-blockchain-and-crypto-words-ultimate-z-glossary Category:Glossary" current Tag: Visual edit
- 13:32, 26 April 2022 diff hist +314 N Node Created page with "A connected computer that is part of a network, the Blockchain in this case. All nodes are equal and each one can be used to broadcast messages across the entire system. == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-finserv/140-blockchain-and-crypto-words-ultimate-z-glossary Category:Glossary" current Tag: Visual edit
- 13:31, 26 April 2022 diff hist +270 N NFT Created page with "Short for non-fungible tokens; digital assets which are unique and can't be replaced by generic items like coins or diamonds. == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-finserv/140-blockchain-and-crypto-words-ultimate-z-glossary Category:Glossary" Tag: Visual edit
- 13:31, 26 April 2022 diff hist +609 N Mining Rigs Created page with "Dedicated computers used for mining cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Litecoin etc. These are custom-built machines designed specifically for the purpose of mining coins through finding solutions to complex mathematical problems so they can be added to public ledgers. They tend to have multiple graphics cards installed along with specially designed processors and cooling systems which helps them mine better than your average computer would be able to do alone. == Source..." Tag: Visual edit
- 13:30, 26 April 2022 diff hist +402 N Mining Difficulty Created page with "The process in which miners must use their computing power to solve complex cryptographic puzzles before verifying transactions and earning mining rewards. The difficulty level serves as an indicator of how competitive mining is at any given moment in time. == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-finserv/140-blockchain-and-crypto-words-ultimate-z-glossary Category:Glossary" Tag: Visual edit
- 13:29, 26 April 2022 diff hist +381 N Mining Created page with "The process of creating new cryptocurrency units by solving complex mathematical problems, which are then verified and added to the blockchain network; miners usually receive a reward for their work in the form of these coins they mine. == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-finserv/140-blockchain-and-crypto-words-ultimate-z-glossary Category:Glossary" Tag: Visual edit
- 13:29, 26 April 2022 diff hist +306 N Miner Created page with "An individual or group of people who use their computing power to confirm transactions on the blockchain network, receiving rewards in exchange for this service. == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-finserv/140-blockchain-and-crypto-words-ultimate-z-glossary Category:Glossary" current Tag: Visual edit
- 13:28, 26 April 2022 diff hist +554 N Mimblewimble Created page with "A proposed upgrade to the Bitcoin protocol, consisting of a number of separate changes which aim to improve privacy and scalability without compromising on the latter. One main change it introduces is Confidential Transactions, which allows for both amounts and other metadata from transactions to be hidden. It was first suggested by Tom Elvis Jedusor (the alias of Harry Potter's nemesis Voldemort) in 2016. == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-fi..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 13:28, 26 April 2022 diff hist +274 N Market Capitalisation Created page with "The total value of the circulating supply of a cryptocurrency, calculated by multiplying its current price with its total supply. == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-finserv/140-blockchain-and-crypto-words-ultimate-z-glossary Category:Glossary" Tag: Visual edit
- 13:27, 26 April 2022 diff hist +358 N Limit Order Created page with "An instruction an investor gives when placing a buy or sell order on the market; it sets the maximum price they are willing to pay (for buy orders) or the minimum amount for which they will agree to sell (orders). == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-finserv/140-blockchain-and-crypto-words-ultimate-z-glossary Category:Glossary" current Tag: Visual edit
- 13:26, 26 April 2022 diff hist +466 N Lightning Network Created page with "A proposed solution that aims to speed up transactions on the Bitcoin blockchain by moving them off the main chain. The network is a decentralised system of pre-funded channels where people can make transfers without having to wait for global consensus and confirmation from miners, thus allowing faster settlement times. == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-finserv/140-blockchain-and-crypto-words-ultimate-z-glossary Category:Glossary" Tag: Visual edit
- 13:25, 26 April 2022 diff hist +345 N KYC Created page with "Know Your Customer, which refers to the process of obtaining and verifying personal identification information from customers for business purposes before allowing them access to services or products. == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-finserv/140-blockchain-and-crypto-words-ultimate-z-glossary Category:Glossary" current Tag: Visual edit
- 13:22, 26 April 2022 diff hist +279 N Inflation Created page with "An economic condition where the general level of prices for goods and services is rising and the purchasing power of a currency falls. == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-finserv/140-blockchain-and-crypto-words-ultimate-z-glossary Category:Glossary" current Tag: Visual edit
- 13:21, 26 April 2022 diff hist +251 N IEO Created page with "Initial Exchange Offering: This is when a coin is sold for the first time via a digital currency exchange. == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-finserv/140-blockchain-and-crypto-words-ultimate-z-glossary Category:Glossary" current Tag: Visual edit
- 13:21, 26 April 2022 diff hist +265 N IDO Created page with "Initial decentralised offering, which is similar to an ICO but lets users interact with the project before it goes live. == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-finserv/140-blockchain-and-crypto-words-ultimate-z-glossary Category:Glossary" current Tag: Visual edit
- 13:20, 26 April 2022 diff hist +285 N ICO Created page with "Initial Coin Offering: The very first offering for public purchase and sale of tokens or digital assets for a newly born blockchain project. == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-finserv/140-blockchain-and-crypto-words-ultimate-z-glossary Category:Glossary" current Tag: Visual edit
- 13:18, 26 April 2022 diff hist +363 N Hot Wallet Created page with "Any cryptocurrency wallet that is connected to the internet and therefore at a higher risk of being hacked; they're not recommended for long-term storage, but rather as a way of sending/receiving funds where necessary. == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-finserv/140-blockchain-and-crypto-words-ultimate-z-glossary Category:Glossary" Tag: Visual edit
- 13:17, 26 April 2022 diff hist +366 N HODL Created page with "An intentional typo for the word "hold" originally posted by an anonymous user on the Bitcointalk forum, which the crypto community later turned into slang for holding a cryptocurrency long term despite market volatility. == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-finserv/140-blockchain-and-crypto-words-ultimate-z-glossary Category:Glossary" current Tag: Visual edit
- 13:16, 26 April 2022 diff hist +443 N Hedging Created page with "The use of two different strategies in order to reduce the risk involved with one strategy. For example, you could hedge by taking a long position and shorting it simultaneously; this would result in your exposure being less than if you just went long or short on that particular asset/trade alone. == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-finserv/140-blockchain-and-crypto-words-ultimate-z-glossary Category:Glossary" current Tag: Visual edit
- 13:16, 26 April 2022 diff hist +945 N Hash Function Created page with "A specific algorithm that maps data of any size to a fixed size output, also referred as a cryptographic function since they are often used for encryption and other security purposes where it cannot be reversed through computation alone; hashing takes an inputted string/file/document and outputs the same thing every single time so long as its original content has not been altered even if just by one letter or space character. This process is irreversible, making working..." Tag: Visual edit
- 13:15, 26 April 2022 diff hist +491 N Hardware Wallet Created page with "Also known as cold storage/wallet, it's essentially a USB stick that can be used for offline transactions and keeping your private keys safe. It's considered more secure than most other forms of wallets since they're harder to access if you lose them. There are different types including paper and digital ones but each has its own pros and cons. == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-finserv/140-blockchain-and-crypto-words-ultimate-z-glossary Cat..." Tag: Visual edit
- 13:14, 26 April 2022 diff hist +346 N Halving Created page with "The process by which Bitcoin mining rewards are reduced by 50% every four years; this is done to create scarcity and control the total supply (since no more than 21 million Bitcoins can ever be mined). == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-finserv/140-blockchain-and-crypto-words-ultimate-z-glossary Category:Glossary" current Tag: Visual edit
- 13:13, 26 April 2022 diff hist +260 N Genesis Block Created page with "The first block in the Blockchain, usually hardcoded into the coin's system which is used to bootstrap its network. == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-finserv/140-blockchain-and-crypto-words-ultimate-z-glossary Category:Glossary" current Tag: Visual edit
- 13:12, 26 April 2022 diff hist +22 Gas fees current Tag: Visual edit
- 13:12, 26 April 2022 diff hist +301 N Futures Created page with "A contract to buy or sell an asset at a later date with the price agreed upon today. Investors use these as both a hedge against risk and a tool for profit. == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-finserv/140-blockchain-and-crypto-words-ultimate-z-glossary Category:Glossary" Tag: Visual edit
- 13:11, 26 April 2022 diff hist +231 N FUD Created page with "Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt; the acronym that was coined for cryptosphere discussions. == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-finserv/140-blockchain-and-crypto-words-ultimate-z-glossary Category:Glossary" current Tag: Visual edit
- 13:00, 26 April 2022 diff hist +301 N Fork Created page with "A software update that is not backwards compatible with previous versions of the same cryptocurrency protocol, creating an entirely new branch from block 0. == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-finserv/140-blockchain-and-crypto-words-ultimate-z-glossary Category:Glossary" current Tag: Visual edit
- 13:00, 26 April 2022 diff hist +339 N FOMO Created page with "Fear Of Missing Out; the acronym that was coined to describe a phenomenon when investors buy or sell an asset based on others' actions, causing them to miss out on more profitable opportunities. == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-finserv/140-blockchain-and-crypto-words-ultimate-z-glossary Category:Glossary" current Tag: Visual edit
- 12:59, 26 April 2022 diff hist +283 N Fiat Gateways Created page with "A cryptocurrency exchange that allows users to deposit fiat currencies such as the dollar or euro into their account for trading purposes. == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-finserv/140-blockchain-and-crypto-words-ultimate-z-glossary Category:Glossary" current Tag: Visual edit
- 12:58, 26 April 2022 diff hist +381 N Fiat Currency Created page with "A legal tender declared by the government; this can be backed up by its economy and has an institution that regulates it (central bank). For example, the Great British Pound (GBP) and United States Dollar (USD) are both fiat currencies. == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-finserv/140-blockchain-and-crypto-words-ultimate-z-glossary Category:Glossary" current Tag: Visual edit
- 12:57, 26 April 2022 diff hist +402 N Exchange Created page with "Platforms that allow users to buy, sell, or trade cryptocurrencies for other digital currency or traditional currencies like US dollars or euros. Cryptocurrency exchanges are a vital part of the crypto ecosystem, providing users with access to crypto funds. == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-finserv/140-blockchain-and-crypto-words-ultimate-z-glossary Category:Glossary" current Tag: Visual edit
- 12:56, 26 April 2022 diff hist +379 N Etherscan Created page with "A web tool that lets you explore transactions, wallets, and other aspects of Ethereum's blockchain. It also provides various charts to visualize said data as well as a list for those who want to track specific activity on the network. == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-finserv/140-blockchain-and-crypto-words-ultimate-z-glossary Category:Glossary" Tag: Visual edit
- 12:55, 26 April 2022 diff hist +269 N DYOR Created page with "Do Your Own Research; this means that all crypto investors should do their own research on a project before investing in it. == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-finserv/140-blockchain-and-crypto-words-ultimate-z-glossary Category:Glossary" current Tag: Visual edit
- 12:54, 26 April 2022 diff hist +325 N Dumping Created page with "The process of offloading large quantities of coins onto exchanges all at once which drives down prices because there is more supply than demand for that particular cryptocurrency. == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-finserv/140-blockchain-and-crypto-words-ultimate-z-glossary Category:Glossary" Tag: Visual edit
- 12:53, 26 April 2022 diff hist +394 N Double-Spend Created page with "When someone tries to send a transaction, but ends up sending it twice since they did not wait for the first one to be confirmed on-chain; this is often done by those with malicious intent and can lead to losing all of your funds if you fall victim. == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-finserv/140-blockchain-and-crypto-words-ultimate-z-glossary Category:Glossary" current Tag: Visual edit
- 12:53, 26 April 2022 diff hist +914 N Distributed Ledger Created page with "A type of database that is spread out across several nodes in different locations and countries so that it can remain decentralised as well as transparent to those involved with keeping records on it; every single node will hold a complete copy which is updated regularly through consensus algorithms when new transactions take place. This also allows for faster processing speeds since multiple copies are already available rather than one central authority who has to distr..." current Tag: Visual edit
- 12:52, 26 April 2022 diff hist +446 N Decentralised Finance (DeFi) Created page with "Pushes the development of alternative decentralised blockchain-based financial applications to enable peer-to-peer transactions without third parties. DeFi apps include lending platforms, exchanges, prediction markets and many more solutions built on top of various protocols like Ethereum or Bitcoin. == Sources: == https://fintechmagazine.com/financial-services-finserv/140-blockchain-and-crypto-words-ultimate-z-glossary Category:Glossary" Tag: Visual edit