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All-Time High (ATH) A succinct definition of All-Time High (ATH) All-Time High (ATH)Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYALL-TIME HIGH (ATH)Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinAll-Time High (ATH)All-time high (ATH) refers to an asset’s historically highest price in market capitalisation. It is a common term used in the cryptocurrency space, often appearing on social media, such as X (formerly known as Twitter), when individuals discuss the the…
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Whale A succinct definition of Whale WhaleLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYWHALECopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinWhaleA whale in the cryptocurrency industry refers to an entity — individual, institution, or exchange — that holds a significant amount of a particular cryptocurrency, the amount of which qualifies a user as a ‘whale’ is subjective. The bottom line is that whales own a significant portion of a cryptocurrency’s total …
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Slashing A succinct definition of Slashing SlashingLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYSLASHINGCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinSlashing‘Slashing’ refers to a mechanism used in Proof of Stake (PoS) blockchain networks to penalise validators (or stakers) who engage in malicious or negligent behaviour. The primary goal of slashing is to maintain the integrity and security of the network by discouraging and punishing actions that could harm…
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Lockup A succinct definition of Lockup LockupLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYLOCKUPCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinLockupIn cryptocurrency and blockchain, ‘lockup’ refers to a period during which certain tokens or coins are restricted from being sold, transferred, or traded. This mechanism is often used to stabilise the price of a cryptocurrency, protect against market manipulation, or ensure that the team and early investors remain…
Oversold A succinct definition of Oversold OversoldLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYOVERSOLDCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinOversoldOversold describes a cryptocurrency with a price lower than its true value, usually occurring when individuals sell the cryptocurrency and the price does not experience a recovery; instead, it continues to decline for an extended period. At that point, there is no buying pressure, making a price reversal unl…
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Fear & Greed Index A succinct definition of Fear & Greed Index Fear & Greed IndexLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYFEAR & GREED INDEXCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinFear & Greed IndexThe Fear & Greed Index is a sentiment analysis tool designed to gauge the emotions and behaviours of the broader cryptocurrency market. It helps traders understand whether the market is being driven by fear (which could lead to undervalued pric…
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The DAO Hack A succinct definition of The DAO Hack The DAO HackLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYTHE DAO HACKCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinThe DAO HackIn early 2016, while looking for a method to raise funds for a project, Christoph Jentzsch referenced the concept of crowdfunding and applied it to the blockchain. Hence, the idea of a decentralised autonomous organisation (DAO) was born.The DAO, the first decentralised autonomous organis…
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Byzantine Generals Problem A succinct definition of Byzantine Generals Problem Byzantine Generals ProblemLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYBYZANTINE GENERALS PROBLEMCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinByzantine Generals ProblemThe Byzantine Generals Problem describes the challenge of achieving consensus without a trusted central authority. At the core, economists view this issue as a game-theory problem of how members of a group can collectiv…
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Multi-Signature Wallet A succinct definition of Multi-Signature Wallet Multi-Signature WalletLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYMULTI-SIGNATURE WALLETCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinMulti-Signature WalletA multi-signature (multisig) wallet is a type of digital wallet that requires multiple private keys to authorise a transaction. This adds an extra layer of security by ensuring that no single person or entity has complete control over the …
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Federated BFT (fBFT) A succinct definition of Federated BFT (fBFT) Federated BFT (fBFT)Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYFEDERATED BFT (FBFT)Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinFederated BFT (fBFT)Federated Byzantine Fault Tolerance (fBFT) is a consensus mechanism designed to enhance scalability, security, and decentralisation in blockchain, particularly in networks where a federation of trusted nodes participates in validating transactions.A…
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