Crypto Glossary
Plain-English definitions of the cryptocurrency, blockchain and trading terms you will meet as you learn.
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CeDeFi
Hybrid of centralized and decentralized finance
Cloud Mining
Cryptocurrency mining is done with computing power rented through companies.
Cold Storage
It is the offline storage of cryptocurrencies via non-custodial hardware wallets, USBs, offline computers or paper wallets.
Cold Wallet
Offline cryptocurrency storage
Cold Wallet
A cryptocurrency wallet that works without connecting to the internet and offers cold storage.
Composable DeFi
Composable DeFi refers to interoperability between different DeFi protocols.
Composable Token
In the combinable token model defined by the ERC-998 standard, NFT assets gain the ability to own other NFT assets (ERC-721) and fungible tokens (ERC-20).
Consensus
Agreement among network participants
Consensus
Consensus is established when network participants agree on the order and content of blocks on the blockchain.
Core Wallet
The core crypto wallet can contain all blockchain data, not just a part of the blockchain network.
CPU Miner
Since mining requires computing power, the process of creating or mining cryptocurrency using a central processing unit (CPU) is called "CPU mining" or central processing unit mining.
Cryptojacking
Using a computer to mine cryptocurrency without the user's consent.
Custodian
The Custodian or custodian is responsible for the safe custody of assets belonging to the organization or individuals.
Cypherpunk
The Cypherpunk movement promotes the use of cryptography and other privacy-oriented technologies to advance socially and politically.