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Price Discovery A succinct definition of Price Discovery Price DiscoveryLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYPRICE DISCOVERYCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinPrice DiscoveryPrice discovery refers to the process by which the market determines the price of a specific asset like cryptocurrency. This process is driven by various factors, including supply and demand, market sentiment, news, and macroeconomic indicators.The fundamental drivers of pr…
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Vault A succinct definition of Vault VaultLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYVAULTCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinVaultIn the world of cryptocurrency, a vault typically refers to a secure storage solution for digital assets. Vaults are designed with multiple layers of security for storing cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others to protect against theft and hacking. This may include encryption, multi-signature authentication, ph…
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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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Bitcoin Pizza A succinct definition of Bitcoin Pizza Bitcoin PizzaLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYBITCOIN PIZZACopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinBitcoin PizzaBitcoin Pizza refers to the well-known Bitcoin transaction on 22 May 2010 involving the purchase of two pizzas for 10,000 BTC. Specifically, Laszlo Hanyecz, an early Bitcoin adopter, purchased two Papa John’s pizzas for 10,000 BTC from a fellow Bitcoin forum member. This purchase e…
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BTFD A succinct definition of BTFD BTFDLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYBTFDCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinBTFDBTFD, short for ‘Buy the f—— dip’, is a term used in the cryptocurrency space by users who are extremely bullish on a project. Appearing on social media platforms like X and Discord, users tend to post it to imply that when an asset takes a downward price action, it is an excellent time to buy. BTFD is used frequently w…
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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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Decentralised Autonomous Organisation (DAO) A succinct definition of Decentralised Autonomous Organisation (DAO) Decentralised Autonomous Organisation (DAO)Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYDECENTRALISED AUTONOMOUS ORGANISATION (DAO)Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinDecentralised Autonomous Organisation (DAO)A decentralised autonomous organisation (DAO) is a community-led entity without any central leadership, such as a CEO or chairman. It …
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Transaction Volume A succinct definition of Transaction Volume Transaction VolumeLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYTRANSACTION VOLUMECopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinTransaction VolumeTransaction volume represents the total number of transactions of a cryptocurrency traded within a specified time period. High transaction volume often indicates higher liquidity in the market. A more liquid market is generally considered favourable for tradi…
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Know Your Customer (KYC) A succinct definition of Know Your Customer (KYC) Know Your Customer (KYC)Level UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYKNOW YOUR CUSTOMER (KYC)Copy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinKnow Your Customer (KYC)KYC is an essential and standard process that financial institutions implement and is commonplace amongst major centralised cryptocurrency exchanges. It typically means asking for a customer’s identity document(s) when they sig…
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Paper Hands A succinct definition of Paper Hands Paper HandsLevel UpNEWIndividualsBusinessesDevelopersDiscoverCompanyGLOSSARYPAPER HANDSCopy linkShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedinPaper Hands‘Paper hands’ is a term often used in the context of trading in cryptocurrency. It refers to someone who is hesitant to hold on to their digital assets and quick to sell at the first sign of a price drop or market uncertainty. By contrast, someone with ‘diamond hands’ is known to hold…
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