Altcoin: Alternative digital currency to Bitcoin.
Blockchain: Decentralized ledger for secure transactions.
Mining: Solving complex math problems to validate transactions.
Wallet: Digital storage for cryptocurrencies and private keys.
Token: Digital asset representing value or utility on a blockchain.
Exchange: Platform for buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrencies.
Fiat currency: Government-issued currency used as a standard unit.
Hash function: Algorithm converting data into fixed-length string.
Private key: Unique code unlocking cryptocurrency transactions.
Public key: Address receiving cryptocurrency transactions.
Node: Computer validating blockchain transactions and storing data.
Consensus mechanism: Process ensuring agreement among network nodes.
Proof-of-work (PoW): Energy-intensive mining algorithm for Bitcoin.
Proof-of-stake (PoS): Alternative consensus mechanism using staking.
Smart contract: Self-executing program automating business logic.
Decentralized application (dApp): Web app running on blockchain.
Initial Coin Offering (ICO): Crowdfunding for cryptocurrency projects.
Airdrop: Free distribution of cryptocurrencies to early adopters.
Bull market: Period of increasing cryptocurrency prices and demand.
Bear market: Period of decreasing cryptocurrency prices and demand.
Whale: Large-scale investor or holder of significant cryptocurrency assets.
HODL: Hold On for Dear Life, a strategy for long-term holding.
FUD: Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt, influencing market sentiment.
FOMO: Fear Of Missing Out, driving investment decisions.
KYC: Know Your Customer, anti-money laundering regulations.
AML: Anti-Money Laundering, combating financial crimes.
Cryptocurrency exchange rate: Price of one cryptocurrency in another.
Market capitalization: Total value of all outstanding cryptocurrencies.
Circulating supply: Number of coins or tokens currently in circulation.
Total supply: Maximum number of coins or tokens ever to be created.
Block reward: Incentive for miners solving complex math problems.
Transaction fee: Cost for processing and verifying transactions.
Gas: Unit of measurement for Ethereum transaction costs.
Non-fungible token (NFT): Unique digital asset with distinct characteristics.
Fungible token: Interchangeable digital asset with identical properties.
Decentralized finance (DeFi): Financial services on blockchain networks.
Stablecoin: Cryptocurrency pegged to a stable value, like the US dollar.
Centralized exchange (CEX): Platform for buying and selling cryptocurrencies.
Decentralized exchange (DEX): Peer-to-peer trading platform.
Order book: List of buy and sell orders at various prices.
Limit order: Trade executed when price reaches a specific level.
Market order: Immediate trade execution at current market price.
Stop-loss order: Automatic sale triggered by price drop.
Take-profit order: Automatic sale triggered by price increase.
Leverage: Borrowed funds to amplify investment gains or losses.
Margin trading: Trading with borrowed funds, increasing risk.
Short selling: Selling a cryptocurrency expecting its price to fall.
Long position: Holding a cryptocurrency expecting its price to rise.
Cryptocurrency fork: Split in blockchain creating new currency.
Hard fork: Permanent change to blockchain protocol.
Soft fork: Temporary change to blockchain protocol.
Reorganization: Chain of blocks reassembled due to conflicting transactions.
51% attack: Malicious attempt to control a majority of network nodes.
Sybil attack: Malicious attempt to manipulate network by creating fake nodes.
Denial-of-service (DoS) attack: Overwhelming network with traffic.
Phishing: Social engineering tactic targeting cryptocurrency users.
Whaling: Targeted phishing attack on high-value targets.
2FA: Two-Factor Authentication, adding an extra layer of security.
Cold storage: Offline storage for cryptocurrencies and private keys.
Hot wallet: Online storage for cryptocurrencies and private keys.
Custodial wallet: Third-party managed wallet with access to funds.
Non-custodial wallet: User-controlled wallet with full ownership.
Cryptocurrency address: Public key receiving cryptocurrency transactions.
Private transaction: Confidential transfer of cryptocurrencies.
Open-source software: Community-driven development and maintenance.
Closed-source software: Proprietary code owned by a single entity.
Smart contract audit: Reviewing code for security vulnerabilities.
Bug bounty program: Rewarding individuals for discovering and reporting bugs.
Cryptocurrency wallet backup: Regularly saving private keys and transactions.
Seed phrase: Recovery phrase for restoring access to cryptocurrency funds.
Mnemonic device: Memory aid for recalling seed phrases.
Cryptocurrency tax: Reporting and paying taxes on cryptocurrency gains.
Tax haven: Jurisdiction with favorable taxation policies.
Offshore banking: Financial services outside of a country’s borders.
Cryptocurrency regulation: Government oversight and guidelines.
AML/KYC compliance: Adhering to anti-money laundering and know-your-customer regulations.
Regulatory sandbox: Experimental environment for testing new regulations.
Cryptocurrency exchange listing: Adding a cryptocurrency to an exchange platform.
IEO (Initial Exchange Offering): Crowdfunding on an exchange platform.
STO (Security Token Offering): Regulated fundraising for security tokens.
Utility token: Digital asset providing access to a specific service or product.
Security token: Digital asset representing ownership in a company.
Cryptocurrency mining pool: Cooperative effort among miners sharing resources.
Mining rig: Custom-built computer for cryptocurrency mining.
ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit): Specialized hardware for mining.
GPU (Graphics Processing Unit): Graphics card used for cryptocurrency mining.
CPU (Central Processing Unit): General-purpose processor used for mining.
Cryptocurrency wallet software: Program managing and securing cryptocurrency funds.
Cryptocurrency exchange API: Programming interface for accessing exchange data.
Cryptocurrency trading bot: Automated program executing trades based on market conditions.
Market maker: Entity providing liquidity to a cryptocurrency market.
Order flow: Stream of buy and sell orders influencing market prices.
Market depth: Number of buy and sell orders at various price levels.
Liquidity provider: Entity ensuring smooth trading by providing quotes.
Cryptocurrency derivatives: Contracts based on the value of a cryptocurrency.
Perpetual contract: Derivative with no expiration date or settlement.
Futures contract: Derivative with a specific expiration date and settlement.
Options contract: Derivative giving the holder the right, but not obligation, to buy or sell.
Cryptocurrency index: Composite measure of a cryptocurrency’s performance.
Cryptocurrency ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund): Investment fund tracking a cryptocurrency index.
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