Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Dictionary

Terms commonly used in the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency

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ICO

ICO – short for Initial Coin Offering. A way for a cryptocurrency startup to raise money via selling own issued tokens for fiat or a common cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin or Ether. The money raised is then used to realize the plans described in the startup’s roadmap and whitepaper.

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DApp

DApp – short for decentralized Application. They are applications that run on a P2P network of computers rather than a single computer. There are several blockchains that support dApps. For example, Ethereum is a blockchain that supports dApps.

Bounty Program

Bounties are simple tasks of jobs by the team behind a coin. These can be as simple as joining a Telegram channel or by (re)tweeting. It could also be a bit more difficult like a translation job for example. The participants receive rewards in the form of coins in exchange for completing these bounties.

Ethereum

Ethereum is a decentralized, open-source blockchain with smart contract functionality. Launched in 2015, Ethereum is the world's programmable blockchain. Like other blockchains, Ethereum has a native cryptocurrency called Ether (ETH). ETH is digital money. People all over the world use ETH to make payments, as a store of value, or as collateral. But unlike other blockchains, Ethereum can do much more.

Hash Algorithm

Hash algorithm – an algorithm that transforms the information about transaction into hash. It is a one-way function, meaning that the information about transaction cannot be obtained from hash alone. For example, SHA-256 utilized by Bitcoin is a hash algorithm.

Bitcoin ETF

Short for Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund. A financial asset that is tied to Bitcoin price, allowing its holder to benefit from Bitcoin price fluctuations without having to store and trade Bitcoin itself.

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