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Scalability Trilemma A succinct definition of Scalability Trilemma Scalability TrilemmaLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYSCALABILITY TRILEMMACopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinScalability TrilemmaThe blockchain scalability trilemma, also known as blockchain trilemma, is one of the greatest hurdles for cryptocurrency. It states that blockchains can only simultaneously achieve two out of either decentralisation, scalability, or security — bu…
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High-Frequency Trading (HFT) A succinct definition of High-Frequency Trading (HFT) High-Frequency Trading (HFT)Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYHIGH-FREQUENCY TRADING (HFT)Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinHigh-Frequency Trading (HFT)High-frequency trading (HFT) initially started in 1983 after Nasdaq introduced a purely electronic form of trading. Since then, with the advancements in computational power and speed, HFT has evolved to become…
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Hardware Wallet A succinct definition of Hardware Wallet Hardware WalletLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYHARDWARE WALLETCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinHardware WalletA hardware wallet is an offline physical cryptocurrency wallet that heavily emphasises the security of private keys. Hardware-based cold storage is generally considered more secure than software-based hot wallets because it keeps the private keys of a digital wallet complet…
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ERC-1155 A succinct definition of ERC-1155 ERC-1155Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYERC-1155Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinERC-1155ERC, which stands for Ethereum Request for Comment, is a standard conveying the essential technical notes and requirements to a group of developers and users. The ERC-1155 token standard was created to solve the limitations of more common token standards like ERC-20 and ERC-721, aiming to build upon their be…
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Ethereum A succinct definition of Ethereum EthereumLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYETHEREUMCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinEthereumIntroduced in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum is a decentralised, open-source blockchain platform designed to enable the creation and execution of smart contracts, which are self-executing agreements with predefined conditions. In essence, Ethereum is a programmable blockchain that allows developers to bui…
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Bear Trap A succinct definition of Bear Trap Bear TrapLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYBEAR TRAPCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinBear TrapA bear trap is where an individual or a group of traders looks to manipulate a cryptocurrency in order to create a pattern. For instance, a group of traders may simultaneously sell a large amount of a cryptocurrency, sending fake market signals because it paints a picture on the price chart that looks l…
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Anti-Money Laundering (AML) A succinct definition of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Anti-Money Laundering (AML)Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING (AML)Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinAnti-Money Laundering (AML)Anti-money laundering (AML) refers to a set of guidelines that prevents illegal income from being disguised as legitimate earnings. In cryptocurrency, it covers any preventive measures designed to inhibit criminals…
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Double Bottom A succinct definition of Double Bottom Double BottomLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYDOUBLE BOTTOMCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinDouble BottomA bullish technical indicator pattern, a double bottom identifies a potential reversal in a downward trend, where it forms when an asset price reaches a low two times in a row with a moderate increase between the two lows. A double top is the reversal of this pattern after an extende…
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Optimistic Rollup A succinct definition of Optimistic Rollup Optimistic RollupLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYOPTIMISTIC ROLLUPCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinOptimistic RollupAn optimistic rollup is a Layer-2 scaling solution designed to enhance the throughput and efficiency of blockchains, particularly Ethereum. It allows transactions to be processed off the Layer-1 network, with the assumption that off-chain transactions are valid by…
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Bear Market A succinct definition of Bear Market Bear MarketLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYBEAR MARKETCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinBear MarketA bear market represents a period where the average prices of assets are on a prolonged decline. Traders use the term ‘bear market’ to define a market with a 20% decline or more; as such, prices are low and projected to continue dropping for an extended period of time.During a bear market,…
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