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Proof of Burn (PoB) A succinct definition of Proof of Burn (PoB) Proof of Burn (PoB)Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYPROOF OF BURN (POB)Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinProof of Burn (PoB)Proof of Burn (PoB) is a consensus mechanism that uses less energy consumption than Proof of Work (PoW). The concept behind PoB requires miners to ‘burn’ a portion of their digital currencies for the chance to mine a new block.In PoB, miners send tok…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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