Crypto Glossary

18,214 terms defined, explained and cross-referenced, from Address to Zero Knowledge Proof. Reviewed by the UEEx editorial desk

Burning

Token burning is the deliberate, permanent removal of cryptocurrency tokens from circulating supply by sending them to an inaccessible wallet

Crypto Airdrop

A crypto airdrop is the distribution of free cryptocurrency tokens directly to users’ wallet addresses, typically without requiring any purchase.

Crypto Tax

Crypto tax refers to the tax obligations and reporting requirements that arise from owning, trading, earning, and disposing of cryptocurrencies

MetaMask

MetaMask is a non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet and Web3 gateway developed by Consensys that enables users to manage digital assets, interact

Data Availability

Data availability (DA) refers to the guarantee that the transaction data included in a blockchain block is fully accessible and

Finality

Finality in blockchain technology refers to the guarantee that once a transaction has been confirmed and added to the distributed

Decentralized storage

Decentralized storage refers to distributed file storage systems that spread data across a peer-to-peer network of independent nodes, incentivized through

Arbitrum

Arbitrum is a suite of Ethereum Layer-2 scaling solutions developed by Offchain Labs that uses optimistic rollup technology to execute

Consensus Mechanism

A consensus mechanism is the protocol by which a distributed network of computers (nodes) reaches agreement on the current state

DePIN

DePIN, or Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks, is a category of blockchain-based protocols that incentivize individuals and organizations to deploy, maintain,

Play-to-Earn (P2E)

Play-to-Earn (P2E) is a blockchain-based gaming model that enables players to generate real economic value through gameplay by earning cryptocurrency

Decentralized Identity (DID)

Decentralized Identity (DID) is a framework for creating and managing digital identities that are entirely owned and controlled by the

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