Search our executive blockchain insights and services.
Taker Fee A succinct definition of Taker Fee Taker FeeLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYTAKER FEECopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinTaker FeeA taker fee in cryptocurrency trading is a fee charged by an exchange to traders who remove liquidity from the order book by executing trades that are immediately matched with existing orders. These traders are referred to as ‘takers’ because they ‘take’ liquidity away from the market by complet…
Learn More
Backward Compatibility A succinct definition of Backward Compatibility Backward CompatibilityLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYBACKWARD COMPATIBILITYCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinBackward CompatibilityBackward compatibility in blockchain refers to the ability of a new version or update of a blockchain protocol or software to interact seamlessly with older versions of the same protocol. Backward compatibility allows newer software or pro…
Learn More
Private Chain A succinct definition of Private Chain Private ChainLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYPRIVATE CHAINCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinPrivate ChainPrivate chains differ from public chains because they use a central entity that governs the network. Participants in this type of blockchain technology normally require permission from the administrator to read, write, or audit the blockchain. Hence, private chains are known as ‘ma…
Learn More
Death Cross A succinct definition of Death Cross Death CrossLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYDEATH CROSSCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinDeath CrossA death cross is a chart pattern reflecting an asset’s price weakness in reference to the drop of its short-term moving average (MA) price below its long-term moving average price. An MA is the average price of an asset over a set period of time.Traders commonly use the 50-period moving aver…
Learn More
Bull Market A succinct definition of Bull Market Bull MarketLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYBULL MARKETCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinBull MarketIn traditional finance (TradFi), the term ‘bull market’ is believed to have originated from a bull’s fighting style of thrusting its horns in an upward motion. Traders have since used this term to describe the overall market sentiment that exhibits a similar pattern — an uptrending pri…
Learn More
Crypto.com REWARDS+ — A Loyalty Program Built For Everyone Crypto.com REWARDS+ is the world’s first cryptocurrency loyalty program. Unlock achievements and tangible rewards for every trade made. Crypto.com REWARDS+ — A Loyalty Program Built For EveryoneLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyA Loyalty Program Built For EveryoneActivate RewardsWatch The FilmGo further on your journey to unlock achievements and tangible rewards for every trade you make.Additional Earn Plus B…
Learn More
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…
Learn More
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…
Learn More
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…
Learn More
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…
Learn More