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ether.fi governance token(ETHFI)
Ether.Fi's staking protocol for Ethereum lets users control their keys and gain eETH, a liquid staking token with extensive DeFi utility.
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Bitcoin(BTC)
Bitcoin is the first decentralized digital currency, created in 2009. It has a fixed limit of 21 million coins and works without banks or governments. Often called digital gold.
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Ethereum(ETH)
Ethereum is a global, public decentralized blockchain designed to run peer-to-peer smart contracts and decentralized applications.
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Tether USD(USDT)
Tether (USDT) is a stablecoin that uses blockchain technology to peg its USDT tokens to the US dollar, bridging the gap between fiat and crypto.
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BNB(BNB)
Binance Coin (BNB) is a utility token used to pay for trading fees at a discounted rate on the Binance exchange, founded by Changpeng Zhao (CZ) in 2017.
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XRP(XRP)
XRP is a digital currency and payment network created to provide fast, low-cost international transactions with end-to-end visibility.
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USDC(USDC)
USDC is a US dollar-backed stable coin developed by Circle and Coinbase, enabling mainstream adoption of blockchain technology for payments.
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Solana(SOL)
Solana is a high-performance blockchain platform designed to scale to tens of thousands of transactions per second.
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TRON(TRX)
TRON is a blockchain-based operating system that eliminates the middleman, reducing costs for consumers and improving collection for content producers.
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Dogecoin(DOGE)
Dogecoin is a decentralized, peer-to-peer digital currency created as a joke but now used for charitable causes, founded by Billy Markus, Jackson Palmer, and "Shibetoshi Nakamoto".
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USDS(USDS)
USDS is a stablecoin in the Sky Ecosystem, exchangeable 1:1 with Dai or USDC, offering SKY Token Rewards or a Savings Rate, with some regional restrictions.
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Hyperliquid(HYPE)
Hyperliquid is a Layer 1 blockchain designed for high-performance on-chain finance, blending decentralization with user-friendly, efficient application support.
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Cardano(ADA)
Cardano is a decentralised public blockchain and cryptocurrency project, founded by Charles Hoskinson, with a goal of providing a more balanced and sustainable ecosystem.
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Bitcoin Cash(BCH)
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is a hard fork of bitcoin, allowing faster transaction times & lower fees by increasing the block size from 1MB to 8MB.
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LEO(LEO)
LEO is a utility token issued by iFinex to optimize the Bitfinex exchange and other trading platforms, with benefits for holders.
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Monero(XMR)
Monero (XMR) is a private, untraceable cryptocurrency with dynamic scalability, ASIC resistance, and multiple keys.
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Chainlink(LINK)
Chainlink (LINK) is a decentralized oracle network that connects smart contracts to external data and systems.
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Ethena USDe(USDE)
Ethena is an Ethereum-based synthetic dollar protocol offering a crypto-native dollar alternative and a globally accessible savings tool called the 'Internet Bond'.
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Canton Network(CC)
Canton Network's native token facilitates private transactions, validator staking, and compliance governance on its scalable, interoperable L1 for RWAs and TradFi.
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Stellar(XLM)
Stellar is an open-source, decentralized payment protocol that enables fast, low-cost cross-border payments and fights poverty by unlocking the world's economic potential.
Crypto Glossary – Blockchain, Bitcoin & DeFi Dictionary
The CryptoNestNews Crypto Glossary is a searchable cryptocurrency dictionary containing hundreds of terms covering Bitcoin, Ethereum,blockchain technology, decentralized finance(DeFi), NFTs, Web3 and digital assets.Each entry is designed to help readers understand an unfamiliar crypto term without unnecessary technical language.
Explore definitions for blockchain networks, smart contracts, cryptocurrency wallets, staking, mining, stablecoins, tokenomics, consensus mechanisms, Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks, decentralized applications and DeFi protocols.The glossary also covers commonly used Bitcoin and Ethereum terminology so beginners can build a stronger foundation in cryptocurrency.
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What is a crypto glossary?
A crypto glossary is a dictionary of cryptocurrency and blockchain terminology.It explains concepts such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, blockchain,DeFi, NFTs, Web3, staking, mining, wallets and smart contracts in an easy- tounderstand format.
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Understanding crypto terminology makes it easier to read cryptocurrency news, research digital assets, understand blockchain projects and follow concepts used by traders, developers and investors.
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Yes. The glossary covers Bitcoin, Ethereum and many related concepts, including blockchain networks, smart contracts, staking, mining, stablecoins, DeFi, NFTs and Web3.