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Verifiable Delay Functions (VDFs) A succinct definition of Verifiable Delay Functions (VDFs) Verifiable Delay Functions (VDFs)Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYVERIFIABLE DELAY FUNCTIONS (VDFS)Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinVerifiable Delay Functions (VDFs)Verifiable Delay Functions (VDFs) are cryptographic constructs essential for the security and efficiency of blockchain and cryptocurrency. In simple terms, a VDF is a mathematical puzz…
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Staking Pool A succinct definition of Staking Pool Staking PoolLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYSTAKING POOLCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinStaking PoolIn Proof of Stake (PoS) and its variants like Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS), staking is the process of locking up a certain amount of tokens or coins in a wallet to support the operations of a blockchain network. In return, participants are rewarded with additional tokens.A staking pool…
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Public Key A succinct definition of Public Key Public KeyLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYPUBLIC KEYCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinPublic KeyA public key is a cryptographic key used to encrypt messages intended for a particular recipient. A more technical definition of a public key is a series of letters and numbers used to encrypt plaintext into ciphertext. Because of this, public keys can be freely shared, as opposed to private keys, …
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Fiat A succinct definition of Fiat FiatLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYFIATCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinFiatFiat money is a currency that has been established as a legal tender, often by government policies. Unlike commodities like gold, fiat money does not have intrinsic value. In other words, the paper money is essentially worthless. Rather, its value is derived from the supply and demand, as well as the trust in the issuing govern…
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Trendline A succinct definition of Trendline TrendlineLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYTRENDLINECopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinTrendlineA trendline is used to help analyse price movements and make more informed trading decisions in volatile markets like cryptocurrency. It is a straight line drawn on a price chart to help identify and visualise the direction of the market’s trend. Trendlines can be used to detect uptrends, downtrends, …
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Private Key A succinct definition of Private Key Private KeyLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYPRIVATE KEYCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinPrivate KeyA private key is a string of randomly generated letters and numbers used alongside an algorithm to encrypt and decrypt data. It can be in the form of a 256-character-long binary code, a QR code, a 64-digit hexadecimal code, or a mnemonic phrase. Regardless of their form, private keys are an i…
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Confirmation Bias A succinct definition of Confirmation Bias Confirmation BiasLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYCONFIRMATION BIASCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinConfirmation BiasConfirmation bias is a form of cognitive bias, where the human mind preferentially looks for self-validation by taking in information that substantiates a certain decision or thought while filtering out, disregarding, or ignoring any information contrary to that.H…
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Halving Event A succinct definition of Halving Event Halving EventLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYHALVING EVENTCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinHalving EventA halving event is aimed at reducing inflation by lowering the amount of new coins created and cutting in half mining rewards, given to cryptocurrency miners as compensation for validating blocks. Mining is used to permanently add transactions to the blockchain, and miners are incent…
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Price Discovery A succinct definition of Price Discovery Price DiscoveryLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYPRICE DISCOVERYCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinPrice DiscoveryPrice discovery refers to the process by which the market determines the price of a specific asset like cryptocurrency. This process is driven by various factors, including supply and demand, market sentiment, news, and macroeconomic indicators.The fundamental drivers of pr…
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Lockup A succinct definition of Lockup LockupLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYLOCKUPCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinLockupIn cryptocurrency and blockchain, ‘lockup’ refers to a period during which certain tokens or coins are restricted from being sold, transferred, or traded. This mechanism is often used to stabilise the price of a cryptocurrency, protect against market manipulation, or ensure that the team and early investors remain…