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
This is a fluctuation in the price of the asset or its profitability for a certain period of time. As a rule, the higher the volatility of the asset, the higher the risk. The prices of such assets often fluctuate and for a short period of time can greatly go into plus or minus. The volatility is has a strong psychological effect on investors: with high price fluctuations, panic occurs, uncertainty presses and in the end the drain of securities at the very bottom begins, and then experiences from such manipulations.
2 Factor Authentication is a double layer security measure. Most crypto exchanges use it. In order to log in, you not only need to enter a password, but also a code that you receive from the Google authenticator for example.
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.
A fraudulent cryptocurrency project, which organized a fundraiser, but at the same time violated a number of obligations - in fact deceiving investors.
This is a format for attracting investments in which the organization sells part of its assets (tokens) in exchange for cryptocurrencies. ICO is an analogue of an IPO in the cryptocurrency market, only instead of shares/bonds are used project tokens.
Who (Wallet Holder Offering) - a type of ICO, which is carried out only by owners of certain wallets
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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