Crypto Dictionary

A "pump and dump" strategy is a deception in which the value of an asset rises and then falls precipitously. Typically, pump and dump systems are unlawful. The decentralized crypto market, on the other hand, is unregulated. Crypto "pump and dumpers" are typically found on social media platforms, and they frequently collaborate in groups to give the appearance of widespread interest in a currency or token. Scammers who "pump and dump" financial assets deceive their audience, causing additional investors to purchase. When the price has increased sufficiently, the criminals benefit from the investment while others lose. Schemers frequently purchase a large quantity of the assets in order to activate the "pump." Pump-and-dump strategies are particularly prevalent in small and micro-cap assets with low liquidity, where large value swings are simpler to achieve Due diligence, skepticism about unexplained price increases, and understanding of affinity fraud can help safeguard investors from being duped by a "pump and dump."

A blockchain that is immune to quantum computer attacks. Quantum computers are still not fully functional, but they have progressed to the point where it is expected that they will be implemented in the future, making current encryption methods like SHA-256 (on which Bitcoin is based) vulnerable to them due to their ability to break through cryptography codes much faster than traditional computing.

Randomized block selection is a mechanism used on Proof of Stake blockchains to pick nodes for block validation. When selecting which node will authorize a block, the Proof of Stake consensus process takes into account nodes' interests in a given coin. Higher stake nodes are thought to be more dedicated to the blockchain and, as a result, less likely to engage in harmful behaviour, such as fraudulently confirming transactions. Blockchains apply the Proof of Stake consensus technique in a variety of ways. Blockchains that use the randomized block selection approach select nodes based on a mathematical formula that takes into account each node's stake as well as the lowest hash value.

Rarible is an NFT marketplace where users can create, buy, and sell digital NFT content including photos, games, and even memes.

Randomized block selection is a mechanism used on Proof of Stake blockchains to pick nodes for block validation. When selecting which node will authorize a block, the Proof of Stake consensus process takes into account nodes' interests in a given coin. Higher stake nodes are thought to be more dedicated to the blockchain and, as a result, less likely to engage in harmful behavior, such as fraudulently confirming transactions. Blockchains apply the Proof of Stake consensus technique in a variety of ways. Blockchains that use the randomized block selection approach select nodes based on a mathematical formula that takes into account each node's stake as well as the lowest hash value.

A retail investor is a non professional investor who buys and sells securities or funds that comprise a variety of assets, such as cryptocurrencies, and stocks. They use traditional or online brokerage firms, as well as other kinds of investment accounts, to carry out their trades.

A cryptocurrency with predefined reserves. There are 100 billion units on the market denoted by the abbreviation XRP. Ripple, the business that distributes this virtual money, plans to bring it to the public through financial institutions such as banks or regular payment channels.

Satoshi Nakamoto is an anonymous creator of Bitcoin. Despite hoaxes and theories claiming to know the person behind the pseudonym, it is still unknown whether the founder of Bitcoin is a single person or group. Nakamoto released a white Bitcoin paper in 2008. Nakamoto was also the first to use a fully-fledged blockchain and solve the problem of dual digital currency.

A trilemma is a dilemma that has three unique components. The "scalability trilemma" refers to the unavoidable compromises that developers must make while optimizing certain blockchain features. The word was invented by Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin. The trilemma is sometimes portrayed as a triangle with three positive blockchain features — scalability, decentralisation, and security – at each point. According to the trilemma, improving any two of these attributes holds back the third. This tradeoff often constrains blockchains and results in slower transaction processing times. Layer-2 solutions are used by developers to address the trilemma. These methods delegate part of the processes of a primary chain to other protocols and related chains.

Secure multi-party computing (SMPC) allows a network to compute data in a secure manner. SMPC is a trust-free- free mechanism for encrypted data delivery in which inputs, despite their secrecy, it remain highly usable. The input data is divided into pieces. Without decryption, coded functions can later aggregate and analyze these pieces. Because SMPC has "no single point of trust," one computing party cannot have unilateral control over input data. Peers on a network can use SMPC for a variety of functions, including the construction of secure data models and voting. Furthermore, SMPC has a variety of applications in the cryptosphere. To increase security, crypto wallets and exchanges utilize a variant of SMPC known as a Threshold Signature Scheme (TSS) to divide private keys into pieces and spread them across many nodes.

A security token is a digital contract that represents a piece of a marketable asset. Security tokens represent a portion of ownership in financial assets such as stocks and bonds, as well as a profit promise. Security tokens are issued through initial coin offerings and exchanged on blockchains (STOs). STOs are more regulated than initial coin offers, lowering the chance of fraud. STOs allow fundraisers who tokenize financial assets to access a large audience on open marketplaces. Because blockchains are public, securities exchanged as tokens gain from transparency. Security tokens also allow for the division of illiquid assets. Security tokens are subject to government regulations, and rules violations might result in penalties. Tokens, on the other hand, frequently make use of exemptions to get around the law In the United States, securities are governed by the Howey Test. The securities must be an investment of capital into a joint company with the expectation of benefit owing to third-party efforts, according to the test.

SegWit - short for "Divided Witness" - is a soft Bitcoin fork developed by developer Dr. Pieter Wuille. Its main purpose is to increase the resilience of Bitcoin and reduce its ease of use. Its name, “Separated Witness,” means separate signatures. Bitcoin has a limited amount of processing due to its sophisticated computer-based authentication process. SegWit speeds up processing and thus increases scales by creating more space in blocks. It achieves this by submitting practical signatures, which take up more than half of the normal block space, from the base of the blockchain to the connected, extended block. SegWit reduces the ease of use by cutting digital signatures, which can be changed, into active IDs.

The session is a messenger that is end-to-end encrypted, minimizes critical metadata, and created for those who want complete privacy and freedom from all forms of surveillance.

Shares are equity ownership units in a firm. Shares exist as a financial asset for certain firms, providing for an equitable distribution of any residual earnings, if any are declared, in the form of dividends. Shareholders of a stock that does not pay dividends are not entitled to a profit distribution.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) began as a meme blockchain experiment centered on informal community governance, but the project has made major efforts to distinguish itself from Dogecoin (DOGE) and other meme coins by developing a distinct three-token ecosystem with explicitly specified use cases. Its BONE, LEASH, and SHIB tokens are ERC-20 interoperable tokens that provide use cases such as ShibaSwap, a decentralized exchange (DEX), community-wide charity activities, and a non-fungible token (NFT) incubator. The spectacular growth of its SHIB token, as well as the project's tokenomic liquidity gambit involving Ethereum developer Vitalik Buterin, garnered global attention.

Shilling refers to the overpromotion of securities or assets. Shiller's promotes coins and tokens in the cryptocurrency realm in order to enhance the value of their investments. They invariably sell their assets at their greatest worth. Shilling can be done using either actual or fictitious assets. Shiller's utilizes venues such as social media and news websites to generate buzz around assets. Individuals with large audiences, such as celebrities and influencers, boost the price and profile of an item by marketing it. Shilling is primarily a concern for small-cap DeFi (decentralized finance) tokens and altcoins since external influences have a rapid impact on their value.

A sidechain is a blockchain that links to the main chain. The blockchains are linked via two-way pegs, which allow for bidirectional currency and token transactions. Any coins or tokens delivered to the sidechain are locked on the parent chain to which they are linked. The equivalent quantity of the asset is then unlocked on the sidechain. Sidechains are used by developers to build scaling solutions and add functionality to layer-1 blockchains. Sidechains exist between a layer-1 and a layer-2 solution. Despite the fact that they are an extra protocol to the main chain, such as layer-2 solutions, sidechains frequently have different security protocols. Furthermore, sidechains can implement different consensus techniques that may differ from those used by the main chain.

Slippage is the difference between a quoted trade price and the price at the time the order is filled. A price increase that happens before executing an order is considered negative slippage, whereas a price decrease is considered positive slippage for purchase orders. The negative and positive for sell orders are inverse. Slippage, to varying degrees, is a concern in all financial markets, including forex and the stock market. Slippage is a worry in the cryptocurrency space due to the market's high volatility combined with delayed order processing on blockchains. Slippage can also occur as a result of insufficient order book depth to maintain big orders in illiquid assets, resulting in a "split order" divided into separate price points. Traders can do a market analysis before placing orders and use limited orders to decrease risk slippage.

A smart contract is a computer program or a transaction protocol that is designed to automatically execute, control, or document legally significant events and activities in accordance with the conditions of a contract, agreement, or negotiation.

A smart contract is a computer program or a transaction protocol that is designed to automatically execute, control, or document legally significant events and activities in accordance with the conditions of a contract, agreement, or negotiation.