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Bitcoin Volatility: What Causes BTC Price Swings? | Crypto.com Bitcoin’s volatility presents both opportunities and risks. Here’s how price swings can affect Bitcoin trading. Bitcoin Volatility: What Causes BTC Price Swings? | Crypto.comLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyBitcoin Volatility: What Causes BTC Price Swings? | Crypto.comBitcoin’s volatility presents both opportunities and risks. Here’s how price swings can affect Bitcoin trading. Key Takeaways: Volatilit…
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Key Macroeconomic Indicators and Their Impact on the Cryptocurrency Market Learn how GDP, inflation rates, market indices, and interest rates influence the crypto market, and how traders can adjust their trading strategy. Key Macroeconomic Indicators and Their Impact on the Cryptocurrency MarketLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyUNIVERSITYTrading1 Nov 2024|INTERMEDIATE|8 MIN READKey Macroeconomic Indicators and Their Impact on the Cryptocurrency MarketLearn how GDP, inflati…
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Meme Coin A succinct definition of Meme Coin Meme CoinLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYMEME COINCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinMeme CoinMeme coins are a form of cryptocurrency inspired by memes, jokes, and interesting or funny ideas in an image or video medium. The first meme coin created was Dogecoin (DOGE).Similar to other forms of cryptocurrencies and digital assets, meme coins use blockchain technology as their foundation. However, …
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Collection Value A succinct definition of Collection Value Collection ValueLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYCOLLECTION VALUECopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinCollection ValueCollection Value is a metric listed on the Crypto.com Price page under the non-fungible token (NFT) section, typically shown in both USD and the value of the blockchain’s currency on which the collection is minted. It is the aggregated monetary value of all the NFTs …
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State Channels A succinct definition of State Channels State ChannelsLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYSTATE CHANNELSCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinState ChannelsChannels are elementary and straightforward peer-to-peer protocols in which users can interact off the blockchain. They allow two parties to exchange transactions with each other before ultimately posting to the blockchain.When state channels are employed, channel peers conduct …
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Consortium Blockchain A succinct definition of Consortium Blockchain Consortium BlockchainLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYCONSORTIUM BLOCKCHAINCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinConsortium BlockchainConsortium blockchains are typically created by corporations that want to leverage the power and benefits of a blockchain but do not wish to have their information publicly available on a more open and transparent one, like Ethereum or Bitcoin,…
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Tendermint A succinct definition of Tendermint TendermintLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYTENDERMINTCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinTendermintTendermint is a blockchain consensus engine that allows for the replication of applications on multiple machines. It is designed to be secure and consistent, even if some machines fail or become malicious. There are two main components: Tendermint Core, a blockchain consensus engine, and Applicati…
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Hooks A succinct definition of Hooks HooksLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYHOOKSCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinHooksIn the context of blockchain, ‘hooks’ typically refer to pieces of code that allow developers to customise the behaviour of a blockchain protocol. These hooks are often used on smart contract platforms or in blockchain frameworks that support programmable functionality.Hooks enable developers to inject their custom log…
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Testnet A succinct definition of Testnet TestnetLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYTESTNETCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinTestnetA testnet is a tool for developers building on a blockchain to test new features, launch a new project, or make an update without the risk of putting it onto the live blockchain (mainnet) and encountering issues. While, in theory, developers may anticipate a certain outcome with their planned updates or features …
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Sidechain A succinct definition of Sidechain SidechainLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYSIDECHAINCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinSidechainSidechains, also known as secondary blockchains, are separate blockchain networks connected to the main blockchain (mainnet) via a two-way peg. This connection enables the transfer of tokens and digital assets from the mainnet to the sidechain (and vice versa) at a predetermined rate. In return, this e…
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