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Short definitions of the words used in crypto, from address to whitepaper, each in Kurdish, Arabic and English. One entry per term, written to be read in under a minute.

Crypto Glossary 100 terms

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Proof-of-Stake (PoS)

An alternative mechanism to PoW that needs much less energy. Miners are not needed, but holders stake coins for a set period, helping validate transactions and earning rewards in return. Full definition

Public Key

Also known as wallet address, it refers to a series of alphanumeric characters sent by the owner of a wallet to their peers to receive crypto. Full definition

Roadmap

A roadmap is a high-level visual summary that helps map out the vision as well as the direction of a specific product. Full definition

Technical Analysis

A method involving statistical analyses of the market, such as price and volume. Charts and other tools are used to identify patterns to underpin and drive investment decisions. Full definition

Total Supply

The total amount of coins in existence right now either in wallets or in the market, minus any coins that have been verifiably burned. Full definition

Token

A subdivision of cryptocurrency that doesn’t have its own blockchain but works on another coin’s blockchain. Full definition

Whitepaper

A document released by a crypto project that gives investors technical information about its concept, and a roadmap for how it plans to grow and succeed. Full definition

Web 1.0

Web 1.0 is a term often used to describe the early version of the internet, where it was read-only and nothing could be added, like HTML and email. Full definition

Web 2.0

It refers to the current state of the internet where the user can curate content and add information, like social media platforms. Full definition