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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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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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Inter-Blockchain Communication Protocol (IBC) A succinct definition of Inter-Blockchain Communication Protocol (IBC) Inter-Blockchain Communication Protocol (IBC)Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYINTER-BLOCKCHAIN COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL (IBC)Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinInter-Blockchain Communication Protocol (IBC)Launched by the Interchain Foundation, the Inter-Blockchain Communication Protocol (IBC) is an open-source blockchain that e…
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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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Exit Strategy A succinct definition of Exit Strategy Exit StrategyLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYEXIT STRATEGYCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinExit StrategyIn cryptocurrency trading, an exit strategy is a plan for selling or liquidating a position to achieve the best possible financial outcome. This strategy is crucial for managing risk and securing profits, and involves setting predetermined price levels at which to sell to lock in pro…
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Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) A succinct definition of Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS)Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYDELEGATED PROOF OF STAKE (DPOS)Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinDelegated Proof of Stake (DPoS)In Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS), users vote in delegates, also known as validators, to verify and produce blocks. After successfully producing a block, validators may then distribute their bl…
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High-Frequency Trading (HFT) A succinct definition of High-Frequency Trading (HFT) High-Frequency Trading (HFT)Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYHIGH-FREQUENCY TRADING (HFT)Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinHigh-Frequency Trading (HFT)High-frequency trading (HFT) initially started in 1983 after Nasdaq introduced a purely electronic form of trading. Since then, with the advancements in computational power and speed, HFT has evolved to become…
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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 Wallet A succinct definition of Multi-Signature Wallet Multi-Signature WalletLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYMULTI-SIGNATURE WALLETCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinMulti-Signature WalletA multi-signature (multisig) wallet is a type of digital wallet that requires multiple private keys to authorise a transaction. This adds an extra layer of security by ensuring that no single person or entity has complete control over the …
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Permissionless A succinct definition of Permissionless PermissionlessLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYPERMISSIONLESSCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinPermissionlessA permissionless system is one that has no apparent ‘gatekeepers’, meaning there isn’t something or someone able to stop any particular person or thing from using it or limiting access to it. For example, Bitcoin is permissionless because anyone can use its features.In the…
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