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Fear & Greed Index A succinct definition of Fear & Greed Index Fear & Greed IndexLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYFEAR & GREED INDEXCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinFear & Greed IndexThe Fear & Greed Index is a sentiment analysis tool designed to gauge the emotions and behaviours of the broader cryptocurrency market. It helps traders understand whether the market is being driven by fear (which could lead to undervalued pric…
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ZK-STARK A succinct definition of ZK-STARK ZK-STARKLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYZK-STARKCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinZK-STARKA ZK-STARK, short for Zero-Knowledge Scalable Transparent Argument of Knowledge, is a cryptographic proof system used in blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies designed to provide a way for users to prove the validity of certain information or computations without revealing any of the underlying data.Par…
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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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Liquidation Call A succinct definition of Liquidation Call Liquidation CallLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYLIQUIDATION CALLCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinLiquidation CallA liquidation call is the process where a trading platform forcibly closes a trader’s position because the margin account balance falls below the required maintenance margin. This typically happens in leveraged trading, where traders borrow funds to increase their po…
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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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Cold Wallet A succinct definition of Cold Wallet Cold WalletLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYCOLD WALLETCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinCold WalletBy definition, any form of cryptocurrency wallet that is not connected to the internet is considered a cold wallet. In comparison with a hot wallet, which is connected to the internet, cold wallets are generally considered more secure since they keep a user’s private keys offline.Types of co…
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Offshore Account A succinct definition of Offshore Account Offshore AccountLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYOFFSHORE ACCOUNTCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinOffshore AccountAn offshore account is a bank account held in a country other than the one in which the account holder resides or where the funds are generated. These accounts are often opened in jurisdictions known for favourable tax regulations.Individuals and companies may open off…
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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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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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Web2 A succinct definition of Web2 Web2Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYWEB2Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinWeb2While Web1 was focused on making information accessible to the public, Web2 — the current version of the internet we know today — is about creating and contributing. It has become the basis for the commercialisation of the internet, spawning significant applications, such as e-commerce, social media, and virtual communicati…
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