Glossary

A binary instruction format used in some blockchain virtual machines as an alternative to the EVM for executing smart contracts.

The vision of a decentralized internet built on blockchain technology where users control their own data and digital assets.

A cryptocurrency wallet that can view balances and transactions of an address without the ability to spend funds.

The illegal practice of simultaneously buying and selling the same cryptocurrency to create artificial trading volume.

A unique string of alphanumeric characters that identifies a specific cryptocurrency wallet.

Software or hardware that stores cryptocurrency private and public keys, enabling users to send, receive, and manage digital assets.

A weakness in blockchain code or protocol design that could be exploited by attackers to steal funds.

The total amount of a cryptocurrency traded during a specific time period.

The degree of price fluctuation of a cryptocurrency over a given period.

The co-founder of Ethereum, a prominent researcher and thought leader in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space.