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Proof of History (PoH) A succinct definition of Proof of History (PoH) Proof of History (PoH)Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYPROOF OF HISTORY (POH)Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinProof of History (PoH)Proof of History (PoH) is a sequence of computations that enables nodes to cryptographically verify the time between two events. This consensus mechanism allows for ‘timestamps’ to be built directly onto the blockchain itself, informin…
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Circulating Supply A succinct definition of Circulating Supply Circulating SupplyLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYCIRCULATING SUPPLYCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinCirculating SupplyThe circulating supply of a cryptocurrency currently on the market can grow or shrink in a number of ways — from mining to lockups to burns. Projects that allow mining for coins (e.g., Bitcoin) initially have few coins on the market. As time passes and mini…
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Double Top A succinct definition of Double Top Double TopLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYDOUBLE TOPCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinDouble TopA technical indicator, a double top is a bearish reversal pattern that appears on a price chart, signalling that the asset’s price is likely headed to a downward trend in the medium- to long-term period after reaching a certain high twice. In short, a double top is a reversal pattern after an ext…
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Open-Source Blockchain A succinct definition of Open-Source Blockchain Open-Source BlockchainLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYOPEN-SOURCE BLOCKCHAINCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinOpen-Source BlockchainAn open-source blockchain refers to a blockchain network or protocol whose source code is made publicly available, allowing anyone to freely view, modify, and distribute the code. Open-source blockchain projects offer several key benefits…
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Crypto Debit Card A succinct definition of Crypto Debit Card Crypto Debit CardLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYCRYPTO DEBIT CARDCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinCrypto Debit CardA crypto debit card is a convenient way to bridge the gap between cryptocurrency and fiat. It allows cryptocurrency holders to easily and seamlessly pay for their purchases with their holdings. Depending on how they are set up, crypto debit cards are either funded…
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Know Your Customer (KYC) A succinct definition of Know Your Customer (KYC) Know Your Customer (KYC)Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYKNOW YOUR CUSTOMER (KYC)Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinKnow Your Customer (KYC)KYC is an essential and standard process that financial institutions implement and is commonplace amongst major centralised cryptocurrency exchanges. It typically means asking for a customer’s identity document(s) when they sig…
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Arbitrage A succinct definition of Arbitrage ArbitrageLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYARBITRAGECopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinArbitrageArbitrage is when a trader buys a digital asset in one market and quickly sells it in another in order to profit from a price discrepancy. This trading strategy is generally considered low-risk (but not risk-free). An arbitrageur — a trader who engages in arbitrage trading — bases their decisions o…
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Verkle Tree A succinct definition of Verkle Tree Verkle TreeLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYVERKLE TREECopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinVerkle TreeA Verkle tree is a data structure that combines the benefits of Merkle trees and vector commitments to enable more efficient proof generation and verification. Merkle trees are data structures commonly used in blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum to organise and verify large sets of data. The…
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Decentralised Autonomous Organisation (DAO) A succinct definition of Decentralised Autonomous Organisation (DAO) Decentralised Autonomous Organisation (DAO)Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYDECENTRALISED AUTONOMOUS ORGANISATION (DAO)Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinDecentralised Autonomous Organisation (DAO)A decentralised autonomous organisation (DAO) is a community-led entity without any central leadership, such as a CEO or chairman. It …
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Resistance Level A succinct definition of Resistance Level Resistance LevelLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYRESISTANCE LEVELCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinResistance LevelA key component of technical analysis, resistance levels help traders identify potential turning points in the market and develop strategies for buying and selling. A resistance level is a price point where a cryptocurrency typically encounters selling pressure that pr…
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