Glossary

Comprehensive security reviews of blockchain projects, smart contracts, and code to identify vulnerabilities, ensure protocol integrity, and validate financial and technical soundness.

Decentralized, immutable digital ledger technology that records transactions across multiple computers, ensuring transparency, security, and resistance to modification.

Process of permanently removing cryptocurrency tokens from circulation by sending them to an irretrievable wallet address, reducing total supply.

The CAPED approach evaluates crypto projects by scoring five factors: market capitalization, trading activity, price performance, community engagement, and development. Each factor uses a U-shaped or inverted U-shaped scoring system, balancing potential returns with risks across different metrics like market cap, volume, and community size.

Centralized cryptocurrency exchange platform where transactions are managed by a single authority, facilitating trading between different digital assets.

Assets pledged as security for a crypto loan or financial transaction, reducing risk for lenders and enabling decentralized finance mechanisms.

Shortened term for cryptocurrency, referring to digital or virtual currencies using cryptographic techniques for secure transactions.

Digital or virtual currency using encryption techniques, operating independently of central banks on decentralized networks like blockchain.

Decentralized exchange allowing peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading without intermediaries, providing enhanced privacy and control over transactions.

“Do Your Own Research”. Crypto community advice encouraging investors to independently investigate projects before making investment decisions.

Represents a standardized validation of a project’s compliance with international quality, security, and operational standards. It demonstrates the project’s adherence to best practices in blockchain development, governance, and risk management.

Refers to blockchain network infrastructure levels, with different layers handling various functionalities like base protocol or application development.

Cryptocurrency inspired by internet memes, typically created as a joke but sometimes gaining significant market traction.

Non-Fungible Token, unique digital asset representing ownership of specific digital or physical items using blockchain technology.

Collaborative agreements between crypto projects, companies, or platforms to expand technological capabilities, user base, or market reach.

Proof of Authority, a blockchain consensus mechanism where validated transactions depend on approved account validators.

Proof of Burn, a cryptocurrency consensus mechanism where miners “burn” tokens to gain mining rights.

Proof of Stake, blockchain consensus mechanism where token holders validate transactions based on the number of coins they hold.

Proof of Work, cryptocurrency consensus mechanism requiring computational power to validate transactions and mine new blocks.

A two-dimensional barcode that quickly shares cryptocurrency wallet addresses, facilitates easy transaction initiations, enables secure payment transfers, and provides instant access to blockchain-related information through simple smartphone scanning.

Assessment of a cryptocurrency project’s potential, performance, and reliability based on various technical and market indicators.

Strategic plan outlining a cryptocurrency project’s future development, milestones, and long-term objectives.

Numerical evaluation of a crypto project’s potential, performance, or risk based on specific metrics and analysis.

Blockchain-based digital asset representing ownership of traditional financial assets like stocks, bonds, or real estate, complying with securities regulations and offering fractional investment opportunities.

Cryptocurrency designed to maintain a consistent value by being pegged to a stable asset like USD or gold.

Total number of tokens or coins in circulation within a cryptocurrency ecosystem, influencing market dynamics.

Group of developers, managers, and professionals responsible for creating, maintaining, and advancing a cryptocurrency project.

Unique alphabetic code representing a specific cryptocurrency in trading platforms and financial markets.

Digital asset created on an existing blockchain, representing value or utility within a specific ecosystem.

Economic model analyzing a cryptocurrency’s token distribution, supply, creation, and utility mechanisms.

Buying and selling cryptocurrencies on exchanges, aiming to profit from price fluctuations.

Practical function or purpose of a cryptocurrency token within its specific blockchain ecosystem or application.

Next-generation internet infrastructure emphasizing decentralization, blockchain technology, and user-controlled digital interactions.

Comprehensive document detailing a cryptocurrency project’s technology, purpose, mechanics, and future vision.