Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Dictionary
A complete list of crypto definitions
Cryptocurrency and blockchain glossary
Commonly used terms in the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency
Terms commonly used in the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency
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Pump And Dump
Pump and Dump – a fraudulent scheme. Involves artificially increasing the price of a certain cryptocurrency just to sell it before the "bubble" bursts. Is accountable for sudden spikes in cryptocurrency price charts.Other Important Terms
Roadmap
Roadmap – a future plan of a cryptocurrency project with events and their respective deadlines. Usually published in marketing materials.Double Spending
With digital currency, there is a risk that the holder could make a copy of the digital token and send it to a merchant or another party while retaining the original.Airdrop
An airdrop is a way to distribute coins. End users can generally get coins for free or in exchange for a small task, such as subscribing to a newsletter, sending a tweet or inviting other people via a personal affiliate link.Stablecoin
Stablecoin – a type of cryptocurrencies designed to have the lowest volatility possible. For example, Tether (USDT) is a stablecoin.51% Attack
A ‘51% attack’ refers to a possible attack on a blockchain by a group of ‘miners’, who hold more than 50% of the hashrate. In such a situation the ‘miners’ have the possibility to deliberately not confirm transactions or to issue transactions twice (double-spend).Cryptocurrency News
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