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Cryptographic Hash Function A succinct definition of Cryptographic Hash Function Cryptographic Hash FunctionLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYCRYPTOGRAPHIC HASH FUNCTIONCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinCryptographic Hash FunctionA cryptographic hash function is an algorithm with a repeatable sequence of specific actions. This sequence is used to transform a variable-length arbitrary data string into a fixed-length format called a hash.For …
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Multi-Signature Authentication A succinct definition of Multi-Signature Authentication Multi-Signature AuthenticationLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYMULTI-SIGNATURE AUTHENTICATIONCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinMulti-Signature AuthenticationMulti-signature authentication (often referred to as multisig in cryptocurrency and blockchain) is a security feature that requires multiple private keys to authorise a transaction. Instead of relyin…
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Order Book A succinct definition of Order Book Order BookLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYORDER BOOKCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinOrder BookIn cryptocurrency trading, an order book is a real-time, continuously updated list of buy and sell orders for a particular cryptocurrency. It displays the prices and quantities of these orders, organised in a way that helps traders understand the current market demand and supply at different price …
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Ciphertext A succinct definition of Ciphertext CiphertextLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYCIPHERTEXTCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinCiphertextCiphertext consists of a string of randomised characters that are the encrypted version of a text. It contains the same information as a message in plaintext, but is unreadable by a human or computer without a decryption algorithm. Ciphertext is commonly applied to protect the original message from…
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Digital Asset A succinct definition of Digital Asset Digital AssetLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYDIGITAL ASSETCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinDigital AssetA digital asset is any form of electronic data that has economic value and can be owned or controlled by an individual or organisation. These include cryptocurrencies, securities, tokens, art and collectibles, data, and intellectual property.Digital currencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum,…
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Relative Strength Index (RSI) A succinct definition of Relative Strength Index (RSI) Relative Strength Index (RSI)Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYRELATIVE STRENGTH INDEX (RSI)Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinRelative Strength Index (RSI)The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a popular momentum indicator used in technical analysis to measure the speed and change of recent price movements in a cryptocurrency. As with traditional finance (Tra…
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Slashing A succinct definition of Slashing SlashingLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYSLASHINGCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinSlashing‘Slashing’ refers to a mechanism used in Proof of Stake (PoS) blockchain networks to penalise validators (or stakers) who engage in malicious or negligent behaviour. The primary goal of slashing is to maintain the integrity and security of the network by discouraging and punishing actions that could harm…
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Parachain A succinct definition of Parachain ParachainLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYPARACHAINCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinParachainUsed specifically for applications, parachains are individual blockchains that utilise Substrate technology, which has Web3 functionality and a framework for making blockchains.Parachains run parallel with one another on the Polkadot or Kusama networks, as Kusama functions as a testing ground for Polkad…
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Zero-Knowledge Proof A succinct definition of Zero-Knowledge Proof Zero-Knowledge ProofLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYZERO-KNOWLEDGE PROOFCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinZero-Knowledge ProofA Zero-Knowledge (ZK) proof is a method of authentication where one user can prove the authenticity of certain information without conveying any extra information. In short, a ZK proof allows private information to be kept private during an exchange…
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