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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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BRC-20 A succinct definition of BRC-20 BRC-20Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYBRC-20Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinBRC-20The BRC-20 token standard is a fungible token standard for the Bitcoin blockchain, enabling developers to create and transfer fungible tokens using the Ordinals protocol. However, unlike the Ethereum token standard (ERC-20), BRC-20 tokens do not make use of smart contracts, instead utilising Ordinals inscriptions of J…
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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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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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Centralised Exchange (CEX) A succinct definition of Centralised Exchange (CEX) Centralised Exchange (CEX)Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYCENTRALISED EXCHANGE (CEX)Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinCentralised Exchange (CEX)A centralised exchange (CEX) is an organisation that facilitates the exchange of cryptocurrency assets. It is owned and run by a central authority figure or company in a centralised manner.Centralised exchanges typicall…
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DevP2P A succinct definition of DevP2P DevP2PLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYDEVP2PCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinDevP2PDevP2P, short for Developer Peer-to-Peer, is used in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, specifically designed to facilitate peer-to-peer (P2P) communication amongst nodes (computers) in a decentralised network.One of the primary functions of DevP2P is node discovery. Nodes use DevP2P to find and connect to othe…
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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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