Glossary

A consensus mechanism where token holders vote to elect delegates responsible for validating transactions and maintaining the blockchain.

Blockchain-based file storage systems like IPFS or Filecoin that distribute data across many nodes.

DeFi protocols that provide coverage against smart contract failures or hacks using pooled community funds.

A blockchain-based system allowing users to control their digital identity without centralized authorities.

A financial system built on blockchain networks that provides traditional financial services without centralized intermediaries.

A cryptocurrency exchange that operates without a central authority, allowing peer-to-peer trading directly from wallets using smart contracts.

The distribution of power, control, and data across a network without a central authority, a core principle of blockchain technology.

A cryptocurrency project that has been abandoned, leaving no active development, trading volume, or community.

A temporary recovery in cryptocurrency prices following a sharp decline, before the downtrend resumes.

A private exchange for trading cryptocurrency where large orders can be placed without public disclosure, reducing market impact.