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Blockchain Trilemma A succinct definition of Blockchain Trilemma Blockchain TrilemmaLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYBLOCKCHAIN TRILEMMACopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinBlockchain TrilemmaOriginally coined by Vitalik Buterin, the creator of Ethereum, the blockchain trilemma is an issue that currently plagues all blockchains. To be precise, it is commonly considered that most blockchains can only provide two out of three of the following b…
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Merkle Tree A succinct definition of Merkle Tree Merkle TreeLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYMERKLE TREECopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinMerkle TreeIn blockchain, a Merkle tree summarises all the transactions in a block by producing a digital fingerprint of the entire set of transactions, thereby enabling users to verify whether or not a transaction was included in a block.Technically, a Merkle tree is a data structure constructed from th…
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Bitcoin ETF A succinct definition of Bitcoin ETF Bitcoin ETFLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYBITCOIN ETFCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinBitcoin ETFExchange-traded funds (ETFs) track the performance of an underlying asset and offer diversified exposure to various assets, providing liquidity and flexibility for traders. Bitcoin ETFs track the value of Bitcoin, providing traders with an opportunity to gain exposure to the cryptocurrency thr…
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Web1 A succinct definition of Web1 Web1Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYWEB1Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinWeb1Web1 generally refers to the first phase of internet evolution. It was the internet as we first came to know it, and what spawned the dot-com boom. Unlike today’s web, which is highly interactive, Web1 was fairly passive and all about reading and consuming information. This is why it is sometimes referred to as the ‘read-on…
Unit of Account A succinct definition of Unit of Account Unit of AccountLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYUNIT OF ACCOUNTCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinUnit of AccountIn traditional financial (TradFi) systems, national currencies like the US dollar or euro serve as units of account. In the context of cryptocurrencies, a unit of account refers to the function of a digital currency to serve as a standardised measure of value for goods, ser…
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Immutability A succinct definition of Immutability ImmutabilityLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYIMMUTABILITYCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinImmutabilityimmutability means that once data is written to the blockchain, it cannot be altered, deleted, or tampered with. This is a foundational characteristic that ensures the integrity and security of the data stored on the blockchain.The blockchain’s structure, where each block is linked to t…
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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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Deflation A succinct definition of Deflation DeflationLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYDEFLATIONCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinDeflationDeflation is a decline in prices of goods and services, usually accompanied by the contraction of monetary and credit supply. However, this is not always the case. For example, electronics get cheaper over time because of advancements in technology, productivity, and automation rather than as a result o…
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TradFi A succinct definition of TradFi TradFiLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYTRADFICopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinTradFiTraditional finance, commonly known as TradFi, is a conventional approach to financial activities that relies on established institutions, regulations, and intermediaries like banks, insurance companies, and stock exchanges. It encompasses various services like banking, investment management, and asset trading. Key c…
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