Crypto Glossary

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

XRP

XRP is the native digital asset of the XRP Ledger (XRPL), a decentralized, open-source blockchain originally developed by Ripple Labs

Zero-Knowledge Proof

A Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) is a cryptographic protocol that enables one party, designated the prover, to convince another party, designated

Smart Contract

A smart contract is a self-executing computer program stored on a blockchain that automatically enforces, executes, and verifies the terms

Perpetual Contract

A perpetual contract (often called a perpetual swap or “perp”) is a type of cryptocurrency derivative instrument that allows traders

Wrapped Token

A wrapped token is a tokenized representation of a cryptocurrency from one blockchain that is issued and operates on a

Blockchain

A blockchain is a distributed, append-only digital ledger that records data in cryptographically linked blocks. It is maintained by a

Impermanent Loss

Impermanent loss (IL) is a phenomenon unique to automated market maker (AMM) liquidity provision in which a liquidity provider (LP)

Cold Storage

Cold storage is a method of securing cryptocurrency by keeping private keys completely offline on devices or media that have

TVL

Total Value Locked (TVL) is the aggregate dollar-denominated value of all cryptocurrency assets deposited, staked, or otherwise committed into a

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