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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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NFT Sales Volume Index (7D) A succinct definition of NFT Sales Volume Index (7D) NFT Sales Volume Index (7D)Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYNFT SALES VOLUME INDEX (7D)Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinNFT Sales Volume Index (7D)The NFT Sales Volume Index (7D) is calculated to select the top 25 non-fungible token (NFT) collections by multiplying the number of editions sold by the price of an item over a previous seven-day period.This metri…
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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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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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Proof of Stake (PoS) A succinct definition of Proof of Stake (PoS) Proof of Stake (PoS)Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYPROOF OF STAKE (POS)Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinProof of Stake (PoS)In a Proof of Stake (PoS) system, validators are required to pledge a ‘stake’ of digital currency for the chance to be randomly chosen to validate transactions. They are selected based on the number of tokens they hold, a process not unlike a lo…
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Initial Exchange Offering (IEO) A succinct definition of Initial Exchange Offering (IEO) Initial Exchange Offering (IEO)Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYINITIAL EXCHANGE OFFERING (IEO)Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinInitial Exchange Offering (IEO)Initial exchange offerings (IEOs) take place on exchanges so that projects have the opportunity to raise capital through the exchange. Similar to the initial coin offering (ICO), which uses a we…
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Honeypot A succinct definition of Honeypot HoneypotLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYHONEYPOTCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinHoneypotIn honeypot scams, the scammers typically contact cryptocurrency users through social media platforms like X, Discord, or Reddit, presenting themselves as inexperienced individuals seeking assistance. They claim to have received a substantial crypto payout and require help transferring or cashing it out. In …
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Stop-Limit Order A succinct definition of Stop-Limit Order Stop-Limit OrderLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYSTOP-LIMIT ORDERCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinStop-Limit OrderA stop-limit order in the context of cryptocurrency trading is a two-step order that combines elements of a stop order and a limit order.This order type is used by traders who want to control the price at which their order is executed after a certain trigger point is h…
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Altcoin A succinct definition of Altcoin AltcoinLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYALTCOINCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinAltcoinA combination of ‘alternative’ and ‘coin’, the word ‘altcoin’ is used to describe any cryptocurrency that is not Bitcoin. This term formed with the idea that Bitcoin is the original cryptocurrency, and all other types of cryptocurrencies are alternative coins. The first-ever altcoin was Namecoin (NMC)…
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Volatility A succinct definition of Volatility VolatilityLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYVOLATILITYCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinVolatilityIn cryptocurrency, volatility refers to the degree of variation in the price of a particular digital asset over time. Cryptocurrency markets are notoriously volatile compared to traditional financial (TradFi) markets like stocks or bonds. Several factors contribute to this volatility.Cryptocurrency…
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