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Decentralized Exchange (DEX)

A peer-to-peer exchange allowing users to trade cryptocurrency without the need for an intermediary. Full definition
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Fork

A split in a blockchain’s protocol that creates an alternate version of the chain, resulting in two blockchains running simultaneously. Full definition
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Hardware Wallet

A physical device, often resembling a USB stick, used to store a cryptocurrency’s private keys offline for enhanced security. Full definition
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Layer 2

A scaling solution built on top of a blockchain, enabling high throughput while fully inheriting the security of the underlying blockchain. Full definition
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