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ERC A succinct definition of ERC ERCLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYERCCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinERCERC, short for Ethereum Request for Comment, comes in many forms, including registries, package formats, libraries, and token standards. Since Ethereum is an open-source protocol, anyone with knowledge of Solidity can submit their own ERC. However, not every new ERC version gets approved, as it is the original creator’s responsibi…
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Lockup A succinct definition of Lockup LockupLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYLOCKUPCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinLockupIn cryptocurrency and blockchain, ‘lockup’ refers to a period during which certain tokens or coins are restricted from being sold, transferred, or traded. This mechanism is often used to stabilise the price of a cryptocurrency, protect against market manipulation, or ensure that the team and early investors remain…
Metadata A succinct definition of Metadata MetadataLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYMETADATACopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinMetadata‘Metadata’ refers to data that provides information about other data within a blockchain network, which includes various types of supplementary information that helps describe, manage, and track the primary data (transactions, blocks, user information, smart contracts, etc.).For transactions, metadata pr…
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Impossible Trinity A succinct definition of Impossible Trinity Impossible TrinityLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYIMPOSSIBLE TRINITYCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinImpossible TrinityThe Impossible Trinity, also known as blockchain trilemma, is one of the greatest hurdles for cryptocurrency. It states that blockchains can only simultaneously achieve two out of either decentralisation, scalability, or security — but never all three.Scala…
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Honeypot A succinct definition of Honeypot HoneypotLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYHONEYPOTCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinHoneypotIn honeypot scams, the scammers typically contact cryptocurrency users through social media platforms like X, Discord, or Reddit, presenting themselves as inexperienced individuals seeking assistance. They claim to have received a substantial crypto payout and require help transferring or cashing it out. In …
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Ascending Wedge A succinct definition of Ascending Wedge Ascending WedgeLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYASCENDING WEDGECopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinAscending WedgeAn ascending wedge is a bearish chart pattern in technical analysis characterised by two converging trendlines that slope upwards. Also known as a rising wedge, the two upward-sloping trendlines connect a series of higher highs (the upper trendline) and a series of higher l…
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RSA A succinct definition of RSA RSALevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYRSACopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinRSARSA (short for Rivest–Shamir–Adleman) is one of the most widely used public-key encryption algorithms for secure data transmission. Named after Ron Rivest, Adi Shamir, and Leonard Adleman, who publicly described the algorithm in 1977, RSA is used to securely transmit messages over the internet. As an asymmetric cryptosystem, RSA…
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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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RPC A succinct definition of RPC RPCLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYRPCCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinRPCRemote Procedure Call, also known simply as RPC, plays a crucial role in the functioning of many cryptocurrencies, including Ethereum. It refers to a communication protocol that allows a programme (like a wallet or node) to efficiently request services from another programme or server over a network, typically the internet.In a cryp…
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Volatility A succinct definition of Volatility VolatilityLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYVOLATILITYCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinVolatilityIn cryptocurrency, volatility refers to the degree of variation in the price of a particular digital asset over time. Cryptocurrency markets are notoriously volatile compared to traditional financial (TradFi) markets like stocks or bonds. Several factors contribute to this volatility.Cryptocurrency…
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