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Meme Coin

Refers to the coins or tokens that are based on a meme and have no practical use. Most promise unrealistic profits, examples are dogecoin and Shiba. Full definition

How to Research a Crypto Project Before You Buy

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Smart Contracts Explained: How They Work and Why They Matter

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Open Source

A kind of software that is made with its code publicly accessible for all to see and copy, examples are bitcoin and Ethereum. Full definition

What Is Web3? A Clear Guide to the Future of the Internet

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Phishing

A type of hack when a scammer pretends to be a trusted institution or person to trick people into revealing sensitive information and controlling their accounts. Full definition

Next Steps in Your Crypto Journey: Beyond the Basics

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Portfolio

A collection of cryptocurrencies or crypto assets held by an investment company, hedge fund, financial institution or individual. Full definition

Private Key

A piece of code generated in an asymmetric-key encryption process, paired with a public key, used to decrypt information hashed with the public key. Full definition