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Collateralisation A succinct definition of Collateralisation CollateralisationLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYCOLLATERALISATIONCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinCollateralisationCollateralisation allows individuals to unlock more from their assets. In essence, by offering collateral, they can then borrow more from a lender. If the borrower is unable to repay their loan or defaults on it, the lender can seize the asset that was offered as …
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Mint Price A succinct definition of Mint Price Mint PriceLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYMINT PRICECopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinMint PriceMint price is determined by the original creator of a work of art, who allows it to be published on a blockchain. Most commonly used for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), larger NFT collections typically have a ‘minting website’, where an individual can mint NFTs.Artists determine the mint prices of …
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False Breakout A succinct definition of False Breakout False BreakoutLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYFALSE BREAKOUTCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinFalse BreakoutA false breakout in cryptocurrency trading is a situation where the price of a cryptocurrency can move beyond a significant support or resistance level (i.e., breaking out), only to quickly reverse and move back within the previous trading range.Traders often rely on breakouts a…
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Bridge A succinct definition of Bridge BridgeLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYBRIDGECopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinBridgeBridges are points between two different blockchains, allowing users to move between the two. In reality, like currency in traditional finance (TradFi), tokens typically do not move across blockchains. Rather, the amount changes between blockchains.Bridges can be either centralised or decentralised. A centralised bri…
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Sharding A succinct definition of Sharding ShardingLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYSHARDINGCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinShardingSharding is a database partitioning technique to improve a network’s scalability and enable more transactions per second (tps). It involves splitting a blockchain into multiple ‘shards’ and storing them across a number of databases. Each shard consists of its own data and is independent of other shards…
Gas (ETH) A succinct definition of Gas (ETH) Gas (ETH)Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYGAS (ETH)Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinGas (ETH)Gas is the cost to perform transactions on the Ethereum blockchain. Many types of protocols on the Ethereum network require the use of gas in order for transactions to be performed on the blockchain. For example, decentralised apps (dapps), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and transfers of funds all require …
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7D A succinct definition of 7D 7DLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARY7DCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on Linkedin7DUsually presented in the form of a chart, 7D is the price movement of a cryptocurrency asset over a 7-day time period. The 7D data is vital in giving traders the right information in order to make the best possible decision for themselves.Metrics like 7D allow users to see how an asset has fared over a certain time period; in this case, …
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Seed Phrase A succinct definition of Seed Phrase Seed PhraseLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYSEED PHRASECopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinSeed PhraseA seed phrase, or a recovery phrase, is a series of 12 to 24 randomised words used to unlock a cryptocurrency wallet and its private keys. This string of words is typically generated by a crypto wallet’s software and derived from its private keys, serving as a master password for the digital…
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Crypto Market Makers vs Market Takers — What They Are and How They Influence Crypto market makers provide liquidity by placing buy and sell orders, while market takers seek immediate execution of their orders. Here’s how they interact with each other. Crypto Market Makers vs Market Takers — What They Are and How They InfluenceLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyUNIVERSITYTrading7 Feb 2024|INTERMEDIATE|7 MIN READCrypto Market Makers vs Market Takers — What They Are an…
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What Is a Crypto DEX? Learn how a DEX works, the three different types of DEXs, and how to connect with multiple DEXs in one single app with the Crypto.com DeFi Wallet. What Is a Crypto DEX?Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyUNIVERSITYTrading3 Feb 2023|BEGINNERS|6 MIN READWhat Is a Crypto DEX?Learn how a DEX works, the three different types of DEXs, and how to connect with multiple DEXs in one single app with the Crypto.com DeFi Wallet. There are two main ways to trade cryp…
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