Crypto Glossary

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

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

Proof of Authority (PoA)

Proof of Authority (PoA) is a consensus mechanism in which a small set of pre-approved, identity-verified validators are granted the

Front Running

Front running in the context of blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi) refers to the practice of exploiting advance knowledge of

Liquid staking

Liquid staking is a decentralized finance mechanism that allows cryptocurrency holders to stake their tokens to secure a proof-of-stake (PoS)

State Channels

State channels are a Layer 2 scaling technique that enables two or more participants to conduct an unlimited number of

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