Keyword Hub
Explore trending topics, narratives, and themes in the cryptocurrency space
Meme Coin
MemeCryptocurrencies based on internet memes and jokes, often with strong communities but limited utility.
DeFi
DeFiDecentralized Finance - Financial services built on blockchain without traditional intermediaries like banks.
NFT
NFTNon-Fungible Token - Unique digital assets on blockchain representing ownership of specific items.
Stablecoin
DeFiCryptocurrency designed to maintain stable value, usually pegged to USD (USDC, USDT, DAI).
DEX
DeFiDecentralized Exchange - Trading cryptocurrency peer-to-peer without centralized intermediary.
AI Tokens
AICryptocurrencies related to artificial intelligence projects and applications.
Smart Contract
Layer1Self-executing code on blockchain that automatically enforces agreement terms without intermediaries.
Layer 1
Layer1Base blockchain protocol layer (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, etc.) that processes and finalizes transactions.
Gas Fees
Layer1Transaction costs paid to validators/miners for processing transactions on blockchain.
Airdrop
DeFiFree distribution of tokens to wallet addresses for marketing, rewarding users, or decentralizing ownership.
DAO
DeFiDecentralized Autonomous Organization - Community-governed organizations with rules encoded in smart contracts.
Metaverse
MetaverseVirtual worlds built on blockchain where users can interact, play, and own digital land and assets.
Layer 2
Layer2Scaling solutions built on top of Layer 1 blockchains to increase throughput (Lightning, Arbitrum, Optimism).
Liquidity Pool
DeFiSmart contracts holding tokens that enable automated trading on decentralized exchanges.
Tokenomics
DeFiEconomics of cryptocurrency including supply, distribution, inflation, burning, and utility.
Staking
DeFiLocking up cryptocurrency to support network operations and earn rewards, similar to earning interest.
Wallet Address
Layer1Public identifier for sending and receiving cryptocurrency, like email address for crypto.
Yield Farming
DeFiProviding liquidity to DeFi protocols in exchange for token rewards and trading fees.
Private Key
Layer1Secret code controlling access to cryptocurrency, must be kept secure and never shared.
Governance Token
DeFiCryptocurrency giving holders voting rights on protocol decisions and upgrades.
Gaming
GamingBlockchain-based games where players can earn tokens and own in-game assets as NFTs.
Halving
Layer1Scheduled reduction in block rewards (Bitcoin halving every 4 years) that decreases new supply.
Bridge
Layer1Protocol enabling transfer of assets between different blockchains.
Consensus Mechanism
Layer1Method by which blockchain achieves agreement on transaction validity (PoW, PoS, PoA).
Block Explorer
Layer1Website for searching and analyzing blockchain transactions, addresses, and blocks.
RWA
DeFiReal World Assets - Tokenization of physical assets like real estate, commodities, and bonds on blockchain.
Validator
Layer1Node that participates in consensus mechanism by proposing and attesting to new blocks.
Lending Protocol
DeFiDecentralized platforms for borrowing and lending cryptocurrency with algorithmic interest rates.
Interoperability
Layer1Ability of different blockchains to communicate and transfer assets between each other.
Whitepaper
Layer1Technical document explaining cryptocurrency project vision, technology, and implementation.
Wrapped Tokens
DeFiTokens representing assets from one blockchain on another blockchain (like WBTC on Ethereum).
Cold Storage
Layer1Keeping cryptocurrency offline in hardware wallet or paper wallet for maximum security.
Liquid Staking
DeFiStaking tokens while receiving liquid derivatives that can be used in DeFi, maintaining liquidity.
Fork
Layer1Split in blockchain creating two versions - hard fork (permanent) or soft fork (backward compatible).
zkRollup
Layer2Zero-Knowledge Rollup - Layer 2 scaling using cryptographic proofs to batch transactions efficiently.
Oracles
DeFiServices providing real-world data to smart contracts (price feeds, weather data, sports scores).
DePin
Layer1Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks - Blockchain networks for physical infrastructure like wireless, compute, storage.
Hot Wallet
Layer1Cryptocurrency wallet connected to internet for convenient access but higher security risk.
Impermanent Loss
DeFiTemporary loss of funds when providing liquidity due to volatility compared to simply holding assets.
Mainnet
Layer1Live operational blockchain where real transactions occur with real value.
Account Abstraction
Layer1Smart contract wallets that enable better UX like gas sponsorship, social recovery, and batched transactions.
IDO
DeFiInitial DEX Offering - Token launch on decentralized exchange with immediate trading liquidity.
Restaking
DeFiUsing already-staked tokens to secure additional protocols, compounding yield and security contributions.
Multi-Sig
Layer1Multi-Signature wallet requiring multiple private keys to authorize transactions for added security.
MEV
DeFiMaximal Extractable Value - Profit extracted by reordering, inserting, or censoring transactions in blocks.
Sharding
Layer1Technique to split blockchain into parallel chains (shards) to increase throughput and scalability.
Testnet
Layer1Separate blockchain for developers to test applications without risking real funds.
Flash Loan
DeFiUncollateralized loan borrowed and repaid within single transaction, used for arbitrage and refinancing.
Mempool
Layer1Waiting area for unconfirmed transactions before they are included in blocks.
ICO
DeFiInitial Coin Offering - Method for projects to raise funds by selling tokens before launch.
Genesis Block
Layer1First block in a blockchain, hardcoded into software to start the chain.