Glossary March 5, 2026 Algorand staking Algorand staking Locking tokens to help secure a network or protocol in return for rewards; conditions and risks vary by chain and product. Back to A–Z glossary
Glossary March 5, 2026 Plutocracy Governance of a DAO or blockchain protocol controlled by the wealthiest token holders.
Glossary March 5, 2026 Yield Protocol A DeFi platform that enables fixed-rate borrowing and lending of cryptocurrencies using tokenized debt positions.
Glossary March 5, 2026 Lightning Network A Layer 2 payment protocol built on top of Bitcoin that enables near-instant, low-fee micropayments through off-chain payment channels.