🔷 Crypto & Blockchain Glossary

Key terms every investor should know

💰 Basic Crypto Terms

1. Altcoin – Any cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin (e.g., Ethereum, Solana).
2. Blockchain – A decentralized digital ledger recording all transactions.
3. Fiat Currency – Government-issued money (USD, EUR, etc.).
4. HODL – Slang for holding crypto long-term instead of selling.
5. Market Cap – Total value of a cryptocurrency (Price × Circulating Supply).

⚙️ Technical Terms

6. DeFi (Decentralized Finance) – Financial services without banks (lending, trading).
7. NFT (Non-Fungible Token) – Unique digital assets (art, collectibles).
8. Smart Contract – Self-executing code on blockchain (e.g., Ethereum).
9. Gas Fee – Transaction cost on networks like Ethereum.
10. Stablecoin – Crypto pegged to a stable asset (e.g., USDT, USDC).

📈 Trading & Investment

11. Bull Market – Prices rising; optimism.
12. Bear Market – Prices falling; pessimism.
13. DYOR – “Do Your Own Research” before investing.
14. FOMO – “Fear Of Missing Out” leading to impulsive buys.
15. Whale – Large investor who can influence prices.

🔒 Security & Wallets

16. Cold Wallet – Offline storage (e.g., Ledger, Trezor).
17. Hot Wallet – Online-connected wallet (e.g., MetaMask).
18. Seed Phrase – 12-24 word backup to restore a wallet.
19. Rug Pull – Scam where developers abandon a project.
20. 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) – Extra login security step.

🌐 Web3 & Mining

21. Web3 – Decentralized internet powered by blockchain.
22. PoW (Proof of Work) – Mining-based consensus (Bitcoin).
23. PoS (Proof of Stake) – Staking-based consensus (Ethereum 2.0).
24. Airdrop – Free crypto distributed to holders.
25. DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) – Member-governed group.

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