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A small, individual "page" in the blockchain notebook that contains a list of new transactions.
A secure, public list of all crypto transactions. Think of it as a shared digital notebook that everyone can see but no one can change.
A type of digital money that only exists online. It's built on a secure system called blockchain.
The idea that no single person or company is in control of a system. The power is spread out among all users.
The idea of a new, decentralized version of the internet where users own their data and online assets.
The very first and most well-known cryptocurrency. Many people see it as "digital gold."
The second-largest cryptocurrency. It's often used for building other crypto applications and tools.
A type of cryptocurrency designed to have a stable value, usually pegged to a real-world currency like the US dollar.
A hot wallet is connected to the internet, like an app on your phone. A cold wallet is an offline device, like a special USB stick, that is more secure.
A special list of 12-24 words that is the master key to your crypto wallet. It's the only way to recover your wallet if you lose it.
Short for "multi-signature." It's a type of wallet that requires more than one private key to approve a transaction, making it very secure.
Your public key is like your bank account number—you can share it so people can send you crypto. Your private key is like your password—it must be kept secret and never shared.
A Decentralized Exchange (DEX) is a peer-to-peer marketplace that allows users to trade cryptocurrency directly from their wallets without a central intermediary.
When a well-known person (a KOL) tells their followers what to buy or sell. This can be very risky.
A set of rules on a blockchain that allows users to lend and borrow crypto without a bank.
How easily you can buy or sell a cryptocurrency without changing its price much. High liquidity means it’s easy to trade.
A big pool of cryptocurrency that users can deposit their assets into to help exchanges function. They earn rewards for their contribution.
Maker fees are paid when you add a new order to the exchange's order book. Taker fees are paid when you fill an existing order.
A market order is a quick trade at the current best price. A limit order is a trade you set to happen only when the price reaches a specific value.
When the price of your trade changes between the time you place the order and the time it's completed.
The simplest form of trading. You buy or sell a cryptocurrency at its current market price for immediate ownership.
The total amount of crypto that is being held or "locked" in a project, often to earn rewards.
The act of exchanging one type of cryptocurrency for another on a decentralized platform.
A pair of cryptocurrencies that can be traded for each other. For example, the BTC/ETH pair means you can trade Bitcoin for Ethereum.
A unique string of letters and numbers that acts as a digital receipt for every transaction on the blockchain.
The total amount of a cryptocurrency that has been bought and sold within a specific time period. High volume means a lot of trading activity.
The new coins that miners earn for successfully adding a new block of transactions to the blockchain.
A special event on some blockchains, like Bitcoin, where the reward for mining a new block is cut in half.
A hard fork is a major change to the blockchain that makes it incompatible with the old version. A soft fork is a small, backward-compatible change.
The total computing power used for mining a cryptocurrency. A higher hash rate means the network is more secure.
A node that only stores a small part of the blockchain's history and relies on full nodes for information.
The process of using powerful computers to solve complex math problems to create new coins and add transactions to the blockchain.
A separate, fake version of a blockchain used by developers to test new features without using real money.
A digital form of a country's currency that is issued and controlled by the central bank.
An exchange run by a central company, like MaiCoin, that acts as a middleman for all trades.
This refers to financial services that are run by a central company, like a crypto exchange.
The ability to move cryptocurrencies and other data from one blockchain to another.
It's like a company run by code and managed by its members, with no single leader.
It's an app that runs on a blockchain instead of a central server, making it more resistant to censorship.
It's a system of financial services built on the blockchain that doesn't need a central company like a bank.
Stands for "Ethereum Virtual Machine." It's the computer inside the Ethereum blockchain that runs smart contracts.
A virtual world you can enter and interact with, often with its own economy based on cryptocurrency.
Stands for "Non-Fungible Token." It's a unique digital item that can't be replaced, like a digital painting or a special video clip.
A rollup that assumes all transactions are correct and only checks them if someone proves they're not.
A type of technology that makes a blockchain faster and cheaper by "rolling up" many transactions into one.
A program that runs automatically on a blockchain. It’s like a digital agreement that can execute itself without a third party when certain conditions are met.
The study of how a cryptocurrency works. It includes things like how many coins exist and how they are distributed.
A rollup that uses a special type of proof to instantly verify that all transactions are correct.
A technology that allows someone to prove something is true without revealing any details about it. It's used to make transactions more private.
A set of rules that financial companies must follow to stop criminals from using their services to hide illegal money.
Money issued by a government, like the Taiwan Dollar (TWD) or the US Dollar (USD).
It's a way for a new crypto project to raise money by selling its tokens to the public for the first time.
It's the same as an ICO, but the new token is sold on a crypto exchange.
A standard process where a financial company verifies your identity to prevent fraud.
A government body that creates rules for financial activities. In Taiwan, this is the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC).
Stands for "Virtual Asset Service Provider." It's the official term for companies that provide crypto services, like exchanges.
A document that explains the purpose, technology, and plan for a new crypto project.
To buy a cryptocurrency quickly and without much research, often because of FOMO.
A bull is someone who believes prices will go up. A bear is someone who believes prices will go down.
It's a trading strategy of buying a cryptocurrency after its price has dropped, hoping it will go back up.
Diamond Hands means you hold your crypto through big price drops. Paper Hands means you sell it quickly out of fear.
The feeling that you need to buy a cryptocurrency quickly because its price is rising.
It’s a term for negative rumors or news that can cause people to sell their crypto.
A crypto slang for a long-term investment strategy where you hold onto your digital assets through price changes.
A type of scam where a project's creators suddenly disappear and take all the investors' money with them.
A slang phrase used when a cryptocurrency's price is rising very quickly and is expected to reach a new high.
Volatility measures how fast and how much an asset's price moves up or down over a specific period. It's often used as an indicator of risk.
A person or group that owns a very large amount of a cryptocurrency. Their trades can be big enough to move the market.
A set of rules that financial companies must follow to stop criminals from using their services to hide illegal money.
To buy a cryptocurrency quickly and without much research, often because of FOMO.
The very first and most well-known cryptocurrency. Many people see it as "digital gold."
A small, individual "page" in the blockchain notebook that contains a list of new transactions.
The new coins that miners earn for successfully adding a new block of transactions to the blockchain.
A secure, public list of all crypto transactions. Think of it as a shared digital notebook that everyone can see but no one can change.
A bull is someone who believes prices will go up. A bear is someone who believes prices will go down.
It's a trading strategy of buying a cryptocurrency after its price has dropped, hoping it will go back up.
A digital form of a country's currency that is issued and controlled by the central bank.
An exchange run by a central company, like MaiCoin, that acts as a middleman for all trades.
This refers to financial services that are run by a central company, like a crypto exchange.
The ability to move cryptocurrencies and other data from one blockchain to another.
A type of digital money that only exists online. It's built on a secure system called blockchain.
It's like a company run by code and managed by its members, with no single leader.
It's an app that runs on a blockchain instead of a central server, making it more resistant to censorship.
It's a system of financial services built on the blockchain that doesn't need a central company like a bank.
The idea that no single person or company is in control of a system. The power is spread out among all users.
A Decentralized Exchange (DEX) is a peer-to-peer marketplace that allows users to trade cryptocurrency directly from their wallets without a central intermediary.
Diamond Hands means you hold your crypto through big price drops. Paper Hands means you sell it quickly out of fear.
Stands for "Ethereum Virtual Machine." It's the computer inside the Ethereum blockchain that runs smart contracts.
The second-largest cryptocurrency. It's often used for building other crypto applications and tools.
The feeling that you need to buy a cryptocurrency quickly because its price is rising.
It’s a term for negative rumors or news that can cause people to sell their crypto.
Money issued by a government, like the Taiwan Dollar (TWD) or the US Dollar (USD).
A crypto slang for a long-term investment strategy where you hold onto your digital assets through price changes.
A special event on some blockchains, like Bitcoin, where the reward for mining a new block is cut in half.
A hard fork is a major change to the blockchain that makes it incompatible with the old version. A soft fork is a small, backward-compatible change.
The total computing power used for mining a cryptocurrency. A higher hash rate means the network is more secure.
A hot wallet is connected to the internet, like an app on your phone. A cold wallet is an offline device, like a special USB stick, that is more secure.
It's a way for a new crypto project to raise money by selling its tokens to the public for the first time.
It's the same as an ICO, but the new token is sold on a crypto exchange.
When a well-known person (a KOL) tells their followers what to buy or sell. This can be very risky.
A standard process where a financial company verifies your identity to prevent fraud.
A set of rules on a blockchain that allows users to lend and borrow crypto without a bank.
A node that only stores a small part of the blockchain's history and relies on full nodes for information.
How easily you can buy or sell a cryptocurrency without changing its price much. High liquidity means it’s easy to trade.
A big pool of cryptocurrency that users can deposit their assets into to help exchanges function. They earn rewards for their contribution.
Maker fees are paid when you add a new order to the exchange's order book. Taker fees are paid when you fill an existing order.
A market order is a quick trade at the current best price. A limit order is a trade you set to happen only when the price reaches a specific value.
A virtual world you can enter and interact with, often with its own economy based on cryptocurrency.
The process of using powerful computers to solve complex math problems to create new coins and add transactions to the blockchain.
A special list of 12-24 words that is the master key to your crypto wallet. It's the only way to recover your wallet if you lose it.
Short for "multi-signature." It's a type of wallet that requires more than one private key to approve a transaction, making it very secure.
Stands for "Non-Fungible Token." It's a unique digital item that can't be replaced, like a digital painting or a special video clip.
A rollup that assumes all transactions are correct and only checks them if someone proves they're not.
Your public key is like your bank account number—you can share it so people can send you crypto. Your private key is like your password—it must be kept secret and never shared.
A government body that creates rules for financial activities. In Taiwan, this is the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC).
A type of technology that makes a blockchain faster and cheaper by "rolling up" many transactions into one.
A type of scam where a project's creators suddenly disappear and take all the investors' money with them.
When the price of your trade changes between the time you place the order and the time it's completed.
A program that runs automatically on a blockchain. It’s like a digital agreement that can execute itself without a third party when certain conditions are met.
The simplest form of trading. You buy or sell a cryptocurrency at its current market price for immediate ownership.
A type of cryptocurrency designed to have a stable value, usually pegged to a real-world currency like the US dollar.
The total amount of crypto that is being held or "locked" in a project, often to earn rewards.
A separate, fake version of a blockchain used by developers to test new features without using real money.
A slang phrase used when a cryptocurrency's price is rising very quickly and is expected to reach a new high.
The act of exchanging one type of cryptocurrency for another on a decentralized platform.
The study of how a cryptocurrency works. It includes things like how many coins exist and how they are distributed.
A pair of cryptocurrencies that can be traded for each other. For example, the BTC/ETH pair means you can trade Bitcoin for Ethereum.
A unique string of letters and numbers that acts as a digital receipt for every transaction on the blockchain.
Stands for "Virtual Asset Service Provider." It's the official term for companies that provide crypto services, like exchanges.
Volatility measures how fast and how much an asset's price moves up or down over a specific period. It's often used as an indicator of risk.
The total amount of a cryptocurrency that has been bought and sold within a specific time period. High volume means a lot of trading activity.
The idea of a new, decentralized version of the internet where users own their data and online assets.
A person or group that owns a very large amount of a cryptocurrency. Their trades can be big enough to move the market.
A document that explains the purpose, technology, and plan for a new crypto project.
A rollup that uses a special type of proof to instantly verify that all transactions are correct.
A technology that allows someone to prove something is true without revealing any details about it. It's used to make transactions more private.
