Glossary March 5, 2026 Protocol Fee Protocol Fee A fee charged by a DeFi protocol on transactions flowing through its smart contracts.
Glossary March 5, 2026 Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) An additional security layer for cryptocurrency exchange accounts requiring a second form of identity verification.
Glossary March 5, 2026 Proof of Stake (PoS) A consensus mechanism where validators are chosen to create new blocks based on the amount of cryptocurrency they hold and lock.
Glossary March 5, 2026 Exploit A vulnerability in a smart contract or blockchain protocol code used by an attacker to steal funds or manipulate the system.