Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Dictionary

Terms commonly used in the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency

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Stakeing

This is a way of obtaining passive earnings. This method is based on the Proof-OF-Stake algorithm. Its essence is to keep the tokens on the wallet to obtain the right to participate in the extraction of cryptocurrencies. Tokens are blocked for a certain period of time and are used to ensure the activity of the blockchain. The user receives awards for performing these actions. Steering is a kind of analogue of a bank deposit at a certain percentage.

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ERC-721

This is a standard for non -replaceable tokens (NFT) in the Ethereum network. Each separate token ERC-721 is unique in its own way and cannot be replaced by another token. This type of tokens is used for collecting, real estate, paintings and art as a whole.

Profit

This is a profit in various types obtained as a result of investment activities.

Hodl

This is a crypto -investor strategy entitled "Remove cryptocurrency and keep it, no matter what." This term was formed in distant cryptocurrency times, when one of the users of the network made a typo in the word "Hold" (hold). The story was encouraged and became a meme, and the word migrated to the slang of the crypto -investor. It is permissible to use both options: Hold and Hodl. Holding (worthwhile) means holding cryptocurrency on the wallet and not selling. Holder (Kholer) an investor who adheres to this strategy.

Ethereum

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.

Scam

A fraudulent cryptocurrency project, which organized a fundraiser, but at the same time violated a number of obligations - in fact deceiving investors.

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