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Ethereum A succinct definition of Ethereum EthereumLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYETHEREUMCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinEthereumIntroduced in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum is a decentralised, open-source blockchain platform designed to enable the creation and execution of smart contracts, which are self-executing agreements with predefined conditions. In essence, Ethereum is a programmable blockchain that allows developers to bui…
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Vitalik Buterin A succinct definition of Vitalik Buterin Vitalik ButerinLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYVITALIK BUTERINCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinVitalik ButerinVitalik Buterin is a Canadian programmer who founded Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation. Born in Russia in 1994, Buterin eventually emigrated with his family to Canada as a child. His father was a computer scientist, and at an early age, Vi…
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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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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Peer-to-Peer (P2P) A succinct definition of Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Peer-to-Peer (P2P)Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYPEER-TO-PEER (P2P)Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinPeer-to-Peer (P2P)Peer-to-peer (P2P) networks do not have a central server or authority that facilitates the management of its communications. Each user contributes in effort to help keep the entire network running smoothly, and all members of this network are considered equal…
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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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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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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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Cryptocurrency A succinct definition of Cryptocurrency CryptocurrencyLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYCRYPTOCURRENCYCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinCryptocurrencyA cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency in which all peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions are verified and recorded using cryptography, making it very difficult to counterfeit or hack. Cryptocurrencies are built to enable a decentralised financial (DeFi) system where anyone…
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