Glossary

A thorough review of a smart contract or blockchain protocol’s source code by security experts to identify vulnerabilities.

The number of cryptocurrency coins or tokens that are publicly available and currently in circulation in the market.

A decentralized oracle network that provides real-world data to smart contracts on blockchain networks.

A situation where a blockchain network discards one version of the chain in favor of a longer or heavier alternative chain.

A digital form of a country’s fiat currency issued and controlled by the central bank, distinct from decentralized cryptocurrencies.

A cryptocurrency exchange operated by a central company that requires user identity verification and holds user funds in custodial wallets.

The property of a blockchain network that makes it extremely difficult for any individual or government to block or reverse transactions.

A proof-of-stake blockchain platform developed with a research-driven approach, designed for smart contracts and decentralized applications.

A market event where cryptocurrency investors give up and sell their holdings at a loss due to prolonged declines, often signaling a market bottom.

A tax levied on the profit realized from the sale of a cryptocurrency or other asset that has increased in value.