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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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Margin Call A succinct definition of Margin Call Margin CallLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYMARGIN CALLCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinMargin CallA margin call occurs when the value of a trader’s margin account falls below the required maintenance margin level (a certain threshold set by the exchange or trading platform). This typically happens as the market price of an asset fluctuates in real time and the market moves against the tr…
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Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) A succinct definition of Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG)Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYDIRECTED ACYCLIC GRAPH (DAG)Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinDirected Acyclic Graph (DAG)A directed acyclic graph (DAG) is a type of data structure aiming to improve upon shortcomings of a conventional blockchain, particularly scalability. A DAG has no blocks, though transactions come through via …
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Private Key A succinct definition of Private Key Private KeyLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYPRIVATE KEYCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinPrivate KeyA private key is a string of randomly generated letters and numbers used alongside an algorithm to encrypt and decrypt data. It can be in the form of a 256-character-long binary code, a QR code, a 64-digit hexadecimal code, or a mnemonic phrase. Regardless of their form, private keys are an i…
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Layer-2 A succinct definition of Layer-2 Layer-2Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYLAYER-2Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinLayer-2Layer-2 projects like Polygon enhance scalability by building a new computational layer to decongest the Layer-1 chain (mainchain). They aim to enable a high throughput of transactions while keeping the high level of security of the Layer-1 blockchain. The main forms of Layer-2s are optimistic rollups and Zero-Kn…
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Cryptocurrency A succinct definition of Cryptocurrency CryptocurrencyLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYCRYPTOCURRENCYCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinCryptocurrencyA cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency in which all peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions are verified and recorded using cryptography, making it very difficult to counterfeit or hack. Cryptocurrencies are built to enable a decentralised financial (DeFi) system where anyone…
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Open-Source A succinct definition of Open-Source Open-SourceLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYOPEN-SOURCECopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinOpen-SourceOpen-source software refers to a specific approach to developing computer software. This approach permits a user to inspect, duplicate, and modify the software without restrictions. It is also commonly applied in the cryptocurrency industry, as it promotes and embraces an open exchange of info…
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Breakout A succinct definition of Breakout BreakoutLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYBREAKOUTCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinBreakoutA breakout occurs when the price of a cryptocurrency asset breaks out of its normal price range, either moving above the resistance level (a price point where the asset previously struggled to go higher) or below the support level with increased volume, indicating the price may move further in the breakout d…
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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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Retail Investors A succinct definition of Retail Investors Retail InvestorsLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYRETAIL INVESTORSCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinRetail InvestorsUnlike institutional investors who manage large sums of money for clients or organisations, retail investors are individual, non-professional investors who buy and sell digital assets, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies, typically using their own per…
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