Crypto Glossary
Plain-language definitions for 57 crypto and blockchain terms.
A cryptocurrency wallet that stores private keys offline, disconnected from the internet.
A cryptocurrency wallet connected to the internet, offering convenience at the cost of higher exposure to attacks.
A wallet requiring multiple private key signatures to authorize a transaction, reducing single points of failure.
The principle that holding crypto on an exchange means the exchange controls it — not you.
A secret cryptographic number that proves ownership of a blockchain address and authorizes transactions.
An exit scam where project creators drain liquidity or abandon a project after attracting investor funds.
A human-readable list of 12–24 words that encodes a wallet's private key and can be used to restore access.