Netherlands, 11 Feb 2025–New people coming into the cryptocurrency world find its specific terms hard to understand yet exciting to explore. The concept of HODLing smart contracts and DeFi creates confusion for people who first explore cryptocurrency space. This guide helps you understand basic crypto terms to feel better while exploring the market.
1. Blockchain
Data about transactions gets consensually stored on many computers through a digital system that operates without an authority. This digital system provides complete visibility while protecting data from tampering which makes it the main building block of crypto networks.
2. Bitcoin (BTC) & Altcoins
Bitcoin remains the pioneering and most recognized cryptocurrency which people view as being like digital gold. Altcoins represent every cryptocurrency that exists except Bitcoin including Ethereum, Dogecoin, and Solana.
3. HODL
This term emerged from the Bitcoin forum as a typo of “hold” yet now signifies “Take an Unwavering Stand for Life.” HODLing means storing your crypto assets to hold them permanently without active trading.
4. Fiat Currency
People consider Fiat as regular money provided by governments such as US Dollars and Euros that derive their value from official backing instead of physical assets.
5. DeFi (Decentralized Finance)
Users access financial services constructed on blockchain networks without needing banking institutions to help them. CEO fuels decentralized trading operations while lending and staking programs work to boost profits through blockchain networks.
6. Smart Contracts
Users program automatic contracts through smart contracts that run within Ethereum blockchain. They perform their programs as soon as defined triggers become active and prevent the use of go-betweens from the process.
7. NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens)
NFTs display ownership of single digital items like art collections, musical performances, and virtual property. NFTs differ from cryptocurrencies because they maintain distinctive qualities that prevent direct item trading.
8. Gas Fees
Transactions on Ethereum and similar blockchain networks need gas fees to proceed through the processing system. The amount you must pay for transactions depends both on network activity level and the number of tasks involved in processing the transaction.
9. Proof of Work (PoW) & Proof of Stake (PoS)
Using the Proof of Work approach Bitcoin miners solve hard puzzles to confirm blockchain transactions.
In Proof of Stake validators earn their network position through holding cryptocurrency as stake.
10. Whale
The term whale describes people or organizations that possess substantial amounts of cryptocurrency. Their buying and selling decisions strongly influence market costs.
11. FOMO & FUD
The rising demand for assets due to public excitement creates Buying Pressure from people who fear missing out on opportunities.
When FUD appears people start worrying about market problems and sell their assets in panic deeply affecting market values.
12. DYOR (Do Your Own Research)
Before putting money into cryptocurrencies users must learn about projects by studying their details.
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Learning crypto-specific language helps people who want to invest or work with blockchain technology. The crypto business will keep growing so you must continuously access new facts. Visit Blockchain News for the newest industry knowledge, crypto market information, and expert market assessments.
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