Crypto Glossary

Demystifying the jargon. From A to Z.

A

A distribution of a cryptocurrency token or coin, usually for free, to numerous wallet addresses.

Any cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin.

A decentralized ledger that records all transactions across a network of computers.

Storing cryptocurrency offline, such as on a hardware wallet or paper wallet, to protect it from hacks.

Short for Decentralized Finance. Financial services built on public blockchains, primarily Ethereum.

Fear Of Missing Out. The feeling that you are missing out on a profitable trading opportunity.

A fee paid to process transactions on the Ethereum network.

A misspelling of 'hold' that refers to a buy-and-hold strategy in the context of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

Initial Coin Offering. A fundraising method in which a new project sells its underlying crypto tokens.

Public and private keys are used to send and receive cryptocurrency. Never share your private key.

The process by which new cryptocurrency coins are entered into circulation and new transactions are confirmed.

Non-Fungible Token. A unique digital asset that represents ownership of real-world items like art, music, in-game items and videos.

The smallest unit of Bitcoin. 1 Bitcoin = 100,000,000 Satoshis.

A software program or physical device that stores public and private keys and interacts with various blockchain.

An individual or entity that holds a large amount of cryptocurrency.