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CRYPTO CURRENCY DICTIONARY

TERMS COMMONLY USED IN THE WORLD OF BLOCKCHAIN AND CRYPTOCURRENCY

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Tokenization of Real Estate

Real estate tokenization refers to the development of crypto tokens that are tied to tangible assets. In this context, tokenization divides the value of a property into several smaller sections, similar to shares in a firm, which purchasers may then acquire. Transactions are recorded on a blockchain that is linked to the transaction. Real estate tokenization broadens the market to include a wider range of purchasers, boosts the liquidity of traditionally illiquid assets, and enables real estate owners to obtain funds fast. Tokens are issued by property owners via an Initial Coin Offering (ICO). Representative tokens can be exchanged on the open market once the property has been "converted" into smaller constituent portions. Ongoing challenges include legal ambiguity around smart contracts on blockchains, cybersecurity concerns, and the potential avoidance of taxes on the part of sellers. 

Other Important Terms

Ethereum

Ethereum is one of the most widely used blockchain systems in the world. Released for the first time in 2015, it is a decentralized ecosystem that uses open-source, distributed, blockchain technology. Thousands of computers using Ethereum clients maintain their virtual machine (EVM), allowing the platform to run continuously, uninterrupted, and immutably. Ethereum's native cryptocurrency is Ether (ETH), which trades closely with many other currencies and tokens on the platform. Building on the Bitcoin blockchain, Ethereum offers a platform that holds thousands of internationally distributed apps. Wise contracts are part of the platform and are written primarily in code language Solidity. Ethereum currently uses a proof-of-function algorithm as a blockchain compliant method but is eliminated by harvesting a less powerful Proof of Stake (PoS) model.

Centralized Finance (CeFi)

A centralized finance (CeFi) system is one where a financial institution is governed by a single governing authority. CeFi institutions include the vast majority of banks and exchanges. CeFi institutions are middlemen that clients rely on to conduct financial transactions and secure assets. Know-Your-Customer and anti-money-laundering regulations must also be followed by CeFi organizations. Despite the fact that cryptocurrencies operate on decentralized blockchains, many cryptocurrency exchanges are CeFi. They demand that users show identification and provide control of their private keys. When compared to decentralized exchanges, CeFi crypto exchanges have a much more manageable trading experience. They are, however, more likely to be subject to government rules and are more vulnerable to cyberattacks and market manipulation.

Initial Coin Offering (ICO)

An initial coin offering (ICO), similar to an initial public offering (IPO) on the stock market, is a procedure through which firms or individuals gather funding to develop new blockchain applications, cryptocurrency, or financial services. It is a type of crowdsourcing in which investors may purchase tokens generated by a corporation. These tokens are used to represent an interest in a company or a future product or service as a potential investment. IPOs often employ "white papers," which outline what is on sale and how the ICO will operate. If the fund criteria are not satisfied and the ICO fails, investors' money is refunded. ICOs, on the other hand, are frequently unregulated, and investors should conduct due research before investing.

Mainnet

A mainnet is a fully functional, active blockchain. Mainnet blockchains properly validate transactions and consist of immutable, distributed ledgers that everyone can examine openly. Mainnets are operational and trade "actual" cryptocurrencies having monetary value, as opposed to testnets, which exchange symbolic, worthless coins. After testing and revising their projects and updates on testnets, developers launch them to mainnets. The principal blockchains of Ethereum and Bitcoin are both examples of mainnets.

Light Wallet

Light wallets, also known as lightweight wallets, are crypto wallets that operate on light nodes. A blockchain's nodes are distinct units. Every node runs its own machine. Full nodes download and validate the whole blockchain of which they are a part, whereas light nodes simply get some blockchain data. By connecting with the blockchain, light wallets provide capabilities equal to full nodes. As a result, light wallets are not trustless and provide less privacy and security than their full node counterparts. Light wallets take up less space on customers' computers since they only download a minimal quantity of blockchain data. Furthermore, they are simpler to set up and are frequently the recommended wallet type for mobile and desktop devices.

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