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Maker Fee A succinct definition of Maker Fee Maker FeeLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYMAKER FEECopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinMaker FeeA maker fee in cryptocurrency trading is a fee that cryptocurrency exchanges charge to users who add liquidity to the order book by placing limit or stop-limit orders that aren’t instantly matched with an existing order on the exchange. These users are referred to as ‘makers’ because their orders …
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Peer-to-Peer (P2P) A succinct definition of Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Peer-to-Peer (P2P)Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYPEER-TO-PEER (P2P)Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinPeer-to-Peer (P2P)Peer-to-peer (P2P) networks do not have a central server or authority that facilitates the management of its communications. Each user contributes in effort to help keep the entire network running smoothly, and all members of this network are considered equal…
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Proof of Importance (PoI) A succinct definition of Proof of Importance (PoI) Proof of Importance (PoI)Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYPROOF OF IMPORTANCE (POI)Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinProof of Importance (PoI)Introduced by NEM (XEM) in 2015, the Proof of Importance (PoI) consensus mechanism aims to solve two predominant drawbacks of the Proof of Stake (PoS) system: The more a user stakes, the higher their chances of adding a bloc…
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Breakout A succinct definition of Breakout BreakoutLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYBREAKOUTCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinBreakoutA breakout occurs when the price of a cryptocurrency asset breaks out of its normal price range, either moving above the resistance level (a price point where the asset previously struggled to go higher) or below the support level with increased volume, indicating the price may move further in the breakout d…
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Open-Source A succinct definition of Open-Source Open-SourceLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYOPEN-SOURCECopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinOpen-SourceOpen-source software refers to a specific approach to developing computer software. This approach permits a user to inspect, duplicate, and modify the software without restrictions. It is also commonly applied in the cryptocurrency industry, as it promotes and embraces an open exchange of info…
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Cryptocurrency A succinct definition of Cryptocurrency CryptocurrencyLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYCRYPTOCURRENCYCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinCryptocurrencyA cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency in which all peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions are verified and recorded using cryptography, making it very difficult to counterfeit or hack. Cryptocurrencies are built to enable a decentralised financial (DeFi) system where anyone…
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Cryptocurrency Exchange A succinct definition of Cryptocurrency Exchange Cryptocurrency ExchangeLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYCRYPTOCURRENCY EXCHANGECopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinCryptocurrency ExchangeCryptocurrency exchanges are online platforms or intermediaries used to trade digital assets. In comparison with traditional exchanges, which are centralised entities, cryptocurrency exchanges can either be a centralised exchange (CEX…
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Retail Investors A succinct definition of Retail Investors Retail InvestorsLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYRETAIL INVESTORSCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinRetail InvestorsUnlike institutional investors who manage large sums of money for clients or organisations, retail investors are individual, non-professional investors who buy and sell digital assets, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies, typically using their own per…
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TradFi A succinct definition of TradFi TradFiLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYTRADFICopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinTradFiTraditional finance, commonly known as TradFi, is a conventional approach to financial activities that relies on established institutions, regulations, and intermediaries like banks, insurance companies, and stock exchanges. It encompasses various services like banking, investment management, and asset trading. Key c…
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Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) A succinct definition of Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT)Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYMODERN PORTFOLIO THEORY (MPT)Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinModern Portfolio Theory (MPT)Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) is an investment framework that helps traders optimise the risk-reward balance of their cryptocurrency portfolios. Originally developed by economist Harry Markowitz in 1952, …
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