Glossary March 5, 2026 Layer 1 (L1) Layer 1 (L1) The base blockchain protocol such as Bitcoin or Ethereum that forms the foundation of the network's infrastructure.
Glossary March 5, 2026 Perpetual Contract A derivative contract with no expiration date that tracks the price of an underlying cryptocurrency and uses funding rates.
Glossary March 5, 2026 Staking The process of locking up cryptocurrency in a wallet or protocol to participate in network validation and earn rewards.
Glossary March 5, 2026 Dead Cat Bounce A temporary recovery in cryptocurrency prices following a sharp decline, before the downtrend resumes.