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