1. Airdrop: Free distribution of cryptocurrency tokens or coins to multiple wallet addresses.
2. Altcoin: Any cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin, often used to describe newer or lesser-known coins.
3. Blockchain: A decentralized digital ledger that records transactions across many computers.
4. Cryptocurrency: A digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security and operates independently of a central authority.
5. DAO: Decentralized Autonomous Organization—a group that operates through smart contracts and is governed by its members.
6. Decentralization: The transfer of control from a centralized entity to a distributed network.
7. DeFi: Decentralized Finance—financial services using blockchain technology that operate without a central authority.
8. DYOR: Do Your Own Research—an important reminder for investors to thoroughly investigate and understand any investment before committing.
9. GameFi: A combination of gaming and decentralized finance, enabling players to earn rewards through gameplay.
10. Gas Fee: A fee paid to miners for processing transactions on a blockchain, often associated with Ethereum.
11. Memecoin: A cryptocurrency inspired by internet memes, often created as a joke but sometimes gaining significant value.
12. Metaverse: A collective virtual shared space, created by the convergence of virtually enhanced physical reality and physically persistent virtual space.
13. NFT: Non-Fungible Token—unique digital assets verified using blockchain technology.
14. Play-to-Earn: A gaming model where players earn cryptocurrency or other rewards by playing the game.
15. Presale: The sale of a cryptocurrency token before it becomes publicly available, often at a discounted price.
16. Smart Contract: Self-executing contracts with the terms of the agreement directly written into code.
17. Staking: The process of participating in a proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain by locking up tokens to support network operations.
18. Token: A digital asset that represents ownership or a utility on a blockchain network.
19. Tokenomics: The economic structure of a cryptocurrency token, including its creation, distribution, and usage.
20. Wallet: Digital tool that allows users to store and manage their cryptocurrency.
