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Cryptocurrency Glossary

Browse alphabetized concepts, smart contracts terms, and Web3 abbreviations.

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❓ AMM

Automated Market Maker. A type of decentralized exchange protocol that uses algorithmic pricing to provide liquidity.

❓ ASIC

Application-Specific Integrated Circuit. A specialized hardware device designed solely for mining cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.

B

❓ Bitcoin Halving

An event programmed into Bitcoin that occurs every 210,000 blocks (roughly 4 years), cutting the block reward in half.

C

❓ Cold Wallet

An offline cryptocurrency storage mechanism (like a ledger or paper) that keeps private keys disconnected from the internet.

D

❓ DeFi

Decentralized Finance. A system of peer-to-peer financial applications built on public blockchains without central intermediaries.

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