Dictionary

Your source for cryptocurrency terminology

Airdrops

Airdrops are a method of distributing tokens or cryptocurrencies where users receive free coins for completing certain tasks. Typically, airdrops…

Algorithmic Stablecoins

Algorithmic stablecoins are a type of cryptocurrency that maintains stability relative to other assets (such as the US dollar)…

Altcoin

Altcoin (short for “alternative coin”) is a term used to refer to all cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin. After the creation…

ATH (All-Time High)

ATH (All-Time High) is a term used in financial and investment circles to refer to the highest price of an…

Bitcoin

Bitcoin (BTC) is the first and most well-known cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by a person or group of people under…

Bitcoin-ETF

A Bitcoin-ETF (Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the price of Bitcoin and is traded…

Block

Block in the context of blockchain is a structured unit of data that contains a list of transactions and some…

BLOCKCHAIN

Blockchain is a decentralized and distributed database that ensures transparent and secure data storage in the form of a…

Blockchain Bridge (or Cross-chain Bridge)

A blockchain bridge (or cross-chain bridge) is a technology that enables the transfer of assets and data between different…

Blockchain Explorer

Blockchain Explorer is a web tool that allows users to view information about blocks, transactions, and other data stored in…

BTC Markets

BTC Markets is an Australian cryptocurrency exchange that allows users to buy, sell, and trade various cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC),…

CEX

CEX (Centralized Exchange) is a centralized platform for cryptocurrency trading, where operations are controlled by a central organization or company.…

Correction

A correction is a term commonly used in financial markets to describe a short-term decline in the price of…

Cryptocurrency

A cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security. Cryptocurrencies operate on blockchain technology, ensuring…

Cryptocurrency Derivatives

Cryptocurrency derivatives are financial contracts whose value is derived from the price of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Ethereum.…