Welcome to the Crypto Dictionary by SwissCrypto.blog! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced trader, understanding crypto terminology is essential. Our comprehensive glossary covers key blockchain, cryptocurrency, and DeFi terms to help you navigate the fast-moving world of digital assets.
From Bitcoin to NFTs, from HODL to Rug Pulls, we break down the jargon in simple terms. Stay informed and make smarter investment decisions with our easy-to-understand definitions.
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Browse the Crypto Dictionary Below! (Click on a word to see its explanation.)
A – C
- Airdrop – Free tokens distributed to users, often as part of a promotion.
- Altcoin – Any cryptocurrency that is not Bitcoin.
- AML (Anti-Money Laundering) – Regulations to prevent illegal financial activities.
- ATH (All-Time High) – The highest price a crypto asset has reached.
- Bear Market – A market trend where prices are falling.
- Bull Market – A market trend where prices are rising.
- Blockchain – A decentralized and immutable digital ledger.
- Cold Wallet – A crypto wallet that is not connected to the internet (more secure).
- CEX (Centralized Exchange) – A crypto exchange controlled by a company (e.g., Binance, Coinbase).
- Consensus Mechanism – A system used to validate transactions (e.g., Proof of Work, Proof of Stake).
D – H
- DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) – A blockchain-based organization with no central authority.
- DeFi (Decentralized Finance) – Financial services built on blockchain, without intermediaries.
- Degen – A term for traders who take high risks in crypto markets.
- DYOR (Do Your Own Research) – Advice to research before investing.
- Fiat – Traditional government-issued currency like USD, EUR, or CHF.
- FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) – The anxiety of missing an investment opportunity.
- FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt) – Negative sentiment spread to influence the market.
- Gas Fees – Transaction fees paid to use a blockchain (especially Ethereum).
- Halving – A reduction in mining rewards, usually occurring every four years in Bitcoin.
- HODL – A misspelling of “hold” that became a meme, meaning to hold crypto long-term.
I – P
- ICO (Initial Coin Offering) – A fundraising method where new tokens are sold to investors.
- KYC (Know Your Customer) – Identity verification process on exchanges.
- Layer 1 – The base blockchain layer (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum).
- Layer 2 – A secondary layer built to improve scalability (e.g., Lightning Network, Polygon).
- Liquidity – The ease of buying or selling an asset without affecting its price.
- Market Cap (Market Capitalization) – The total value of a cryptocurrency (price × circulating supply).
- Metaverse – A digital world where blockchain and NFTs play a key role.
- Mining – The process of validating blockchain transactions and earning rewards.
- NFT (Non-Fungible Token) – A unique digital asset on the blockchain, often art or collectibles.
- P2P (Peer-to-Peer) – Direct transactions between users without intermediaries.
R – Z
- Rug Pull – A scam where developers abandon a project and take investors’ funds.
- Satoshi (SAT) – The smallest unit of Bitcoin (1 BTC = 100,000,000 Satoshis).
- Smart Contract – A self-executing contract with coded terms on a blockchain.
- Stablecoin – A crypto asset pegged to a stable value (e.g., USDT, USDC).
- Staking – Locking up crypto to support a blockchain network and earn rewards.
- Tokenomics – The economics behind a crypto asset’s supply and demand.
- Web3 – The next version of the internet, integrating decentralization and blockchain.
- Whale – A person or entity holding a large amount of crypto, capable of moving the market.