Learn Crypto
Cryptocurrency
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Crypto is a digital currency that's secured by cryptography. Encryption techniques are used to regulate the generation of units of currency and verify the transfer of funds, operating independently of a central bank.
Cryptography
“A person having a secret allegiance”
Greek
Kruptos “Hidden”
Coptic | Ancient Egyptian
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Amun, Ammon, Amen “The hidden one,” "invisible," "mysterious of form"
Blockchain
Blockchain is a system of recording information in a way that makes it difficult or impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system.
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DeFi | Decentralized Finance
The ability to administer trades, transfers, loans, savings, insurance, and more, with smart contract blockchains.
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FinTech | Finance Technology
Computer programs and other technology used to support or enable banking and financial services.
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Trade
To buy or sell an asset, service etc.
eg. When initiating a purchase/sale of crypto, most exchange platforms (Coinbase, Binance.US, etc.) will ask you to perform a trade.
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White Paper
A report giving information or proposals, usually issued by a company, government, or other authoritative.
