Crypto Glossary: 36 CRYPTOCURRENCY WORLD TERMINOLOGIES YOU SHOULD KNOW (PART 1)
Table of contents
- Introduction
- 1.FIAT
- 2.BLOCKCHAIN
- 3.DEFI
- 4CEFI
- 5.WHITE PAPER
- 6.TOKENOMICS
- 7.ICO
- 8.IDO
- 9. COIN
- 10. TOKENS
- 11.MARKET CAPITAL
- 12.STABLECOIN
- 13.PUMP AND DUMP
- 14.Non-Fungible Token (NFT)
- 15.BAGHOLDER
- 16.WHALE
- 17.FUD
- 18.BULLISH
- 19.BEARISH
- 20.ATH
- 21.ATL
- 22.STAKING
- 23.FARMING
- 24.LP( liquidity pool)
- 25.LP(liquidity provider)
- 26.CONTRACT ADDRESS
- 27.BTFD
- 28.TA
- 29.FA
- 30.POS
- 31.POW
- 32.OTC
- 33.WEAK HAND
- 34.POH
- 35.POSA
- 36.NFA
Introduction
Cryptocurrency has taken the world by storm, and with it, a new language has emerged.
The crypto world is filled with terms that can be confusing to those new to the space. This article serves as a reference guide, breaking down the key terms and concepts in simple, easy-to-understand language.
1.FIAT
Government-issued currencies i.e Naira, Dollar
2.BLOCKCHAIN
The technology of cryptocurrency keeps the system secure and decentralized.
3.DEFI
(Decentralized Finance) is an ecosystem that operates independently, free of third parties or exchanges.
4CEFI
(Centralized Finance) had always been the standard for trading Crypto before DEFI. CEFI involves the use of companies operating exchange platforms like Binance, FTX etc
5.WHITE PAPER
A white paper is a document that outlines what a cryptocurrency is created to do and how it will achieve it.
6.TOKENOMICS
This is a combination of Token & Economics. It helps understand the supply and demand characteristics of a cryptocurrency
7.ICO
Stands for ‘Initial Coin Offering’ which is where a new cryptocurrency gives away some coins at a discounted rate usually to finance the project.
8.IDO
Stands for ‘Initial DEX Offering’ refers to the launching of a cryptocurrency on a decentralized exchange (DEX) usually at a price lower than the listing price to raise funds.
9. COIN
There is a difference between Coins and Tokens. A coin is an asset that is native to its blockchain. E.g Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana
10. TOKENS
Tokens are created on existing blockchains. I.e Every cryptocurrency created under BSC, SOL, ETH or any other blockchain is not a coin but a Token. E.g $cake (Bsc), $rope (Sol), $UNI (Eth). Tokens are the backbones of DEFI & exist to be used with DEX.
11.MARKET CAPITAL
The total trading value of a cryptocurrency. Calculated by (Current Price x Circulating Supply= Mcap)
12.STABLECOIN
A cryptocurrency that is tied to the value of the US dollar to make it more stable and less volatile. E.g USDt, Busd.
13.PUMP AND DUMP
This kind is like a scam where people who own a large share of a Coin encourage others to buy to artificially pump the price. Once the price reaches a high point, they sell off all that they own and the price falls drastically.
14.Non-Fungible Token (NFT)
Non-fungible token
15.BAGHOLDER
This term is for someone left with a cryptocurrency after a pump and dump. E.g Everyone holding Shitcoins after they fall
16.WHALE
A crypto whale is a wealthy individual or a company that can move large amounts of cryptocurrency in one go. This can have a big impact on the market.
17.FUD
(Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt) Events and news that create a negative effect on the market
18.BULLISH
The upward movement of a market.
19.BEARISH
The downward movement of a market.
20.ATH
All-time high
21.ATL
All-time low
22.STAKING
The act of locking up your cryptocurrency to help secure the network and validate transactions
23.FARMING
Mostly the same as staking
24.LP( liquidity pool)
A pool of funds for a certain crypto purpose
25.LP(liquidity provider)
A person providing liquidity to a pool.
26.CONTRACT ADDRESS
It is an address that provides the location of a particular token or coin in an exchange
27.BTFD
Buy The Fucking Dip
28.TA
Technical Analysis
29.FA
Fundamental Analysis
30.POS
Proof of Stake
31.POW
Proof of Work
32.OTC
Over the Counter
33.WEAK HAND
A coin holder is prone to selling at the first sign of a dip in price
34.POH
Proof of History
35.POSA
Proof of Stake Authority
36.NFA
(Not a Financial Advise) The term is also often used as a disclaimer when cryptocurrency traders and enthusiasts make public posts or share their market analyses on social media platforms. The market cannot be 100% predictable and even a “Correct” analysis can fail so users must apply discretion while investing.