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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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Transaction Volume A succinct definition of Transaction Volume Transaction VolumeLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYTRANSACTION VOLUMECopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinTransaction VolumeTransaction volume represents the total number of transactions of a cryptocurrency traded within a specified time period. High transaction volume often indicates higher liquidity in the market. A more liquid market is generally considered favourable for tradi…
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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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ERC-827 A succinct definition of ERC-827 ERC-827Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYERC-827Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinERC-827ERC stands for Ethereum Request for Comment, providing application-level standards for the Ethereum blockchain. ERC-827 builds upon the ERC-20 token standard, allowing for the execution of calls inside transfers and approvals. For example, with ERC-827, users can pass data and tokens to smart contracts in order t…
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Application Programming Interface (API) A succinct definition of Application Programming Interface (API) Application Programming Interface (API)Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYAPPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERFACE (API)Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinApplication Programming Interface (API)Similar to a contract, an Application Programming Interface (API) aids the communication between software applications. For example, Party A can send a re…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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