A
Address
A unique identifier where crypto is stored and received. It is a string of characters and numbers.
Airdrop
The distribution of digital assets to selected wallets.
All-Time High (ATH)
The highest price of an asset during its trading history.
Alpha
The initial glimpse of a new product released by a team.
Altcoin
A cryptocurrency that is not Bitcoin.
AMM (Automated Market Maker)
A DEX mechanism that uses liquidity pools instead of order books.
Application Programming Interface (API)
A set of rules and protocols that allows different software applications to communicate and exchange data with each other.
APR (Annual Percentage Rate)
Interest earned without compounding.
APY (Annual Percentage Yield)
Interest earned, including compounding interest.
Arbitrage
A method to take advantage of different prices of an asset by buying and selling it in other markets.
Asset
A digital token with value, e.g., ETH or USDC.
Asynchronous
Events that do not happen at the same time.
Atomic Swap
A trustless, peer-to-peer token exchange between chains.
Attack surface
An area where an attacker can attempt to enter or extract information from the protocol/dApp.
Audit
Security review of smart contracts by the experts in that field.
B
Bags
The portfolio of digital assets held by a person.
Base Layer
The foundational blockchain layer, like Ethereum or Solana.
Bear Market
A prolonged period of falling crypto prices, often referred to as a negative trend.
BEP-20
A token standard on BNB Smart Chain (BSC).
Bitcoin
A cryptocurrency created by Satoshi Nakamoto.
Block
A batch of transactions permanently recorded on-chain.
Block Explorer
A tool to track blockchain transactions and addresses.
Blockchain
A decentralized ledger of transactions and information about a crypto token.
BNB Chain
A blockchain launched by Binance, known as Binance Smart Chain.
Bounty
A reward to incentivize certain work, behavior, or development.
Bridge
A protocol that moves assets across blockchains, e.g., deBridge.
Bull Market
A prolonged period of rising crypto prices, often referred to as a positive trend.
Burn
A method to permanently remove tokens from circulation.
C
CeFi
Centralized finance services like exchanges or lenders.
Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
An official digital tender issued by a sovereign central bank
Centralized
When the decision-making power is centralized in a single point within a system.
Centralized Exchange
Exchanges that are controlled by big companies.
Chain
A blockchain network, e.g., Arbitrum or Solana.
Circulating Supply
The cryptocurrency tokens available publicly in the market.
Cold Wallet
Offline crypto storage, safer from hacks.
Composable
Interoperable DeFi protocols that can integrate with others.
Cross-chain
Interactions or transactions between different blockchains.
Crypto Protocol
A set of rules and procedures that govern behavior in a decentralized network.
Cryptocurrency
A digital currency secured by cryptography.
Custodial
Wallets controlled by third parties, like CEXs.
D
DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization)
Community-run orgs governed by code and voting.
DApp
A decentralized app built on smart contracts
DBR
Native token of the deBridge ecosystem.
deBridge
A fast, secure cross-chain infrastructure with native bridging and real-time transfers.
deBridge Hooks
Cross-chain programmable messaging for smart contracts.
Decentralized
Not controlled by a single authority.
Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
An exchange for trading tokens without centralized intermediaries.
Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
Replacing traditional financial services with smart contracts.
Diamond Hands
Holding a digital asset and not selling it whatsoever.
Do Your Own Research (DYOR)
A piece of advice. As a rule, always research a digital asset instead of blindly following anyone.
E
Encryption
A way to convert information into a secure code.
ERC-20
A technical standard for fungible Ethereum tokens.
ETH
Native asset of the Ethereum blockchain.
Ethereum
The first L1 blockchain known for providing smart contracts.
Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP)
Community-suggested protocol changes for Ethereum.
Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)
A runtime environment for smart contracts.
F
Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO)
The feeling of fear that you might be missing out on an opportunity.
Fiat
Government-issued currency, e.g., USD or EUR.
Finality
The assurance of the irreversibility of a blockchain transaction.
Fork
A protocol split creating a new blockchain.
Front-running
Executing a trade based on foreknowledge of a pending transaction.
Fully Diluted Valuation (FDV)
A projection of a protocol’s market value in the future.
G
Gas
A fee paid to execute blockchain transactions
Gasless
Transactions processed without requiring user gas payments.
Genesis Block
The first block in a blockchain, also known as Block 0 or Block 1.
GM (Good Morning)
GM is short for Good Morning, often used in the crypto space.
Governance Token
A token used to vote on protocol decisions.
H
Hard Wallet
A physical crypto wallet, also known as a hardware wallet.
HODL
An acronym for Hold on for Dear Life - maintaining ownership of tokens lifelong.
Honeypot
A mechanism to detect unauthorized access.
Hooks
Cross-chain abstraction tools offered by deBridge.
Hot Wallet
A software-based crypto wallet connected to the internet.
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Mainnet
Live, production-ready version of a blockchain.
Maker
An individual who places an order is a maker.
Market Order
When a taker picks the best available bid or ask for a cryptocurrency.
MetaMask
Popular browser wallet for Ethereum and EVM chains.
Miner Extractable Value (MEV)
Profit from transaction reordering.
Minting
Creating new tokens or NFTs on-chain.
Multi-chain
Projects or assets that operate across multiple blockchains.
Multisig
Wallets that require multiple approvals for transactions.
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Pair
Two tokens available for trading on a DEX (e.g., ETH/USDC).
Paper Wallet
A piece of paper containing the address and private key of a wallet.
Peg
A fixed exchange rate between two assets.
Permissionless
Open for anyone to use or build on.
PoS (Proof of Stake)
A consensus mechanism using staked tokens.
PoW (Proof of Work)
A consensus mechanism using computational work.
Private Key
Secret code that allows access to crypto.
Protocol
A set of rules for blockchain interaction.
Public Key
A cryptographic address used to receive funds.
Pump-and-dump
A deceptive practice of pumping and dumping the price of a digital asset.
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S
Satoshi
The smallest unit of a Bitcoin.
SDK
Software Development Kit for integrating with dApps.
Security Audit
An analysis to evaluate the safety of a system.
Sei
A specialized blockchain designed for high-frequency trading applications.
Self-custody
Managing your crypto without third-party control.
Slippage
Price difference between expected and actual trade execution.
Smart Contract
Self-executing code that runs on a blockchain.
Solana
A high-speed, open-source blockchain for dApps and smart contracts.
Sonic
A L1 blockchain designed to deliver high speed, security, and scalability.
Stablecoin
A Token pegged to a stable asset like USD.
Staking
A method of locking tokens to secure a network and earn rewards.
Swap
Directly exchanging one token for another.