Crypto Glossary
Plain-language definitions for 57 crypto and blockchain terms.
Free distribution of tokens to wallet addresses, typically as a promotional or governance event.
Permanently removing tokens from circulation by sending them to an unspendable address.
The standard interface for fungible tokens on Ethereum, enabling composability across wallets and protocols.
The Ethereum token standard for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), where each token has a unique identifier.
A token that grants holders voting rights over protocol decisions, parameters, and treasury allocation.
A unique blockchain token representing provable ownership of a distinct digital or real-world asset.
A cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value, typically pegged to a fiat currency like the US dollar.
The economic design of a token: supply, distribution, vesting, inflation, and value-capture mechanics.
A tokenized version of an asset from another blockchain, backed 1:1 by the original asset held in custody.