Glossary

The mechanism by which all nodes in a blockchain network agree on the same version of the ledger and the validity of new transactions.

The number of times a transaction has been included in a block and validated; more confirmations indicate greater security and finality.

The ability of DeFi protocols and smart contracts to interact with and build upon each other like building blocks.

One of the largest and most regulated cryptocurrency exchanges in the United States, publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange.

A popular cryptocurrency data website that tracks prices, market capitalizations, and trading volumes across thousands of digital assets.

A comprehensive cryptocurrency data aggregator providing prices, market data, developer information, and community metrics.

A cryptocurrency that operates on its own native blockchain, as distinguished from a token which is built on an existing blockchain.

Assets pledged as security for a loan in DeFi protocols; if the borrower defaults, the collateral is liquidated to repay the lender.

A cryptocurrency wallet that stores private keys in an offline environment, providing maximum security against remote attacks.

The practice of keeping cryptocurrency private keys completely offline, using hardware wallets or paper wallets to protect against hacks.