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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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OCO Order A succinct definition of OCO Order OCO OrderLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYOCO ORDERCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinOCO OrderAn OCO order, short for one-cancels-the-other, is a type of advanced order commonly used in cryptocurrency trading where traders set two orders simultaneously (often a limit order and a stop order), with the idea that if one of the orders gets executed, the other order is automatically canceled.OCO orde…
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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…
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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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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Halving Event A succinct definition of Halving Event Halving EventLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYHALVING EVENTCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinHalving EventA halving event is aimed at reducing inflation by lowering the amount of new coins created and cutting in half mining rewards, given to cryptocurrency miners as compensation for validating blocks. Mining is used to permanently add transactions to the blockchain, and miners are incent…
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Dead Cat Bounce A succinct definition of Dead Cat Bounce Dead Cat BounceLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYDEAD CAT BOUNCECopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinDead Cat BounceA dead cat bounce is a market trend where an asset with a falling price may have a slight recovery for a brief period of time before continuing to drop. It usually occurs during bear markets when asset prices are in free fall. However, it can also happen outside bear market…
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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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