Glossary

The system of incentives, supply, demand, and utility that governs how a cryptocurrency token creates and transfers value.

The permanent removal of tokens from circulation by sending them to an unspendable address.

A digital asset created and managed on an existing blockchain platform, representing a wide variety of assets or utilities.

An algorithmic trading strategy that executes orders gradually over time to minimize price impact.

A smart contract feature that prevents funds from being moved until a specified time has passed.

A short, unique identifier for a cryptocurrency used on exchanges and price tracking websites.

A decentralized video streaming and delivery network that uses its native THETA token to incentivize participants.

The largest stablecoin by market cap, pegged to the US dollar and issued by Tether Ltd on multiple blockchains.

A test version of a blockchain network using worthless test coins, allowing developers to test applications without risking real funds.

A blockchain ecosystem known for its algorithmic stablecoin UST, which collapsed catastrophically in May 2022.