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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.

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Bull Market

A sustained period of rising asset prices, typically accompanied by strong investor confidence, optimism, and increasing trading activity. Full definition

Dapps (Decentralized Applications)

Applications that run on a decentralized blockchain or peer-to-peer network of computers instead of a single centralized server. Full definition

Inflation

The rate at which the general price level of goods and services rises, causing the purchasing power of a currency to decline over time. Full definition

Volatility

The degree and speed of price fluctuation in an asset over a given period, with cryptocurrency generally exhibiting far higher volatility than traditional assets. Full definition

Bitcoin Dominance

A metric representing bitcoin’s market capitalization as a percentage of the total cryptocurrency market’s combined market capitalization. Full definition

Central Bank

A national institution responsible for managing a country’s currency, money supply, and monetary policy, often acting as the government’s primary financial authority. Full definition

Circulating Supply

The total number of coins or tokens of a given cryptocurrency that are currently publicly available and circulating in the market. Full definition

Initial Coin Offering (ICO)

A fundraising method in which a new cryptocurrency project sells its tokens to early investors, typically in exchange for established cryptocurrencies like bitcoin or Ethereum. Full definition

Initial Public Offering (IPO)

The traditional process through which a private company offers shares to the public for the first time on a stock exchange, raising capital in exchange for equity ownership. Full definition