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DAppsAn application that runs on a peer-to-peer computer network rather than relying on a central database.
Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA)An investment strategy that involves investing a fixed amount at regular intervals to purchase an asset, without changing the amount invested based on the asset’s current price.
Fan TokensBlockchain-based digital assets created by sports teams, clubs, or brands to enhance fan engagement and provide specific benefits.
Layer 1 and Layer 2Layer 1 is a base blockchain network, Layer 2 is a scaling network built on it, which can handle high-frequency activity and reduce usage costs.
Layer-2A network architecture that returns settlement to the base chain and requires reliable data transmission with the base chain.
Lightning NetworkA channel-based scaling network built on Bitcoin is a common example of a State Channel-type solution.
NAVNet asset value, the value calculated by the fund based on the assets it holds,ETF is calculated multiple times during the trading day.
Proof of Stake (PoS)A consensus mechanism that rewards block validation based on the amount of tokens staked by validators.
RestakingUsing already staked assets again to help secure services beyond the base network.
SMA 20Based on the prices of the most recent 20 periods, it is a simple moving average commonly used as the middle line of Bollinger Bands.
SRC-20A Bitcoin Stamps token standard based on the Counterparty protocol that embeds arbitrary data into spendable data transactions.
Security AuditA systematic review of an application, system, or database to assess its robustness and security.
Strong handsRefers to traders who hold assets with greater patience and discipline, based on research and a long-term perspective.
Weak handsRefers to traders or investors who lack the confidence, conviction, or resources to adhere to a holding plan and are prone to buying or selling based on emotions and short-term events.
airdropAn activity that distributes tokens to users based on conditions such as blockchain address balances.
bidsThe price quoted by the buyer in the base currency to purchase one unit of the traded asset.
Coinbase transactionThe first special transaction in a Bitcoin block, used to claim the block subsidy and transaction fees permitted by the rules; it does not use ordinary unspent outputs as inputs.
crypto walletA tool used to access blockchain-based digital assets and store the private keys required to authorize transactions. It can be classified as custodial or non-custodial.
objectivityThe capability of a new node to rapidly identify the active chain based on clearly defined rules and synchronize it with the system’s valid state.
risk-free rateRefers to the rate of return that can be obtained with virtually no risk, typically based on the yield of short-term government bonds.
stop-limit orderA conditional order triggered by the price level, rather than executed based on whether it is fully filled.
support linesLines drawn based on past lows to indicate potential support levels.
technical analysis (TA)Analyze the market using price-based methods or indicators, and combine multiple signals to formulate a trading plan.
tokenized stocksA blockchain-based form designed to represent ownership of traditional stocks on-chain.
zk-STARKAbbreviation for “Zero-Knowledge Scalable Transparent Argument of Knowledge,” a zero-knowledge proof scheme that requires no trusted setup and is based on collision-resistant hash functions.
Proprietary AMMAn automated liquidity pool controlled by a single pricing engine that adjusts quotes based on external market data, trade size, and inventory risk.
Sovereign SummarySimultaneously serving as both the execution layer and settlement layer, directly publishing data blocks without requiring Layer 1 smart contract verification-based aggregation method.
Post hoc rationalizationReconstructing an explanation after an event based on the known outcome, making an originally unexpected event appear foreseeable.
Layer blockchain (L2)A scaling network built on top of a base blockchain.
Token Generation Event (TGE)The process by which a blockchain project creates and distributes its native token, which can be used to raise funds, build an early user base, or launch products and services.
ShardingA scaling method that divides a blockchain or database into multiple smaller partitions, with each partition managing and processing a specific segment of data.
Decentralized Application (DApp)An application that runs on a computer-to-computer (C2C) network rather than a centralized database, to which users can connect using cryptocurrency wallets.
Merger arbitrage (or risk arbitrage)Trading based on expectations of asset price movements following future events such as acquisitions, mergers, or bankruptcy filings; it is highly speculative.
Base yearCalculating real GDP and comparing price changes, the year used as the price reference.
Base periodA specific period used as the starting point of comparison to record the initial quantities and prices of the items in the basket.
Fundamental analysisA method of evaluating a project’s intrinsic value based on factors such as its technology, use cases, team, tokenomics, and adoption trends.
Base feeThe transaction fee dynamically adjusted by the Ethereum protocol based on network usage and permanently burned after payment.
Wyckoff schematicA chart-based analytical method used to break down accumulation and distribution phases and their internal events.
Real GDPThe value of all goods and services produced by a country, calculated at base-year prices.
Laspeyres indexAn index that uses base-period quantities as fixed weights to compare the change in the cost of the same basket between the base period and the current period.
Data shardingA technique of dividing a database into smaller parts and storing and processing them separately.
Time-Based SecurityTransactions are permitted only during specified times, narrowing the window of operation and reducing attack risk.
Proof of Authority (PoA)A consensus model in which validators are preselected based on their reputation; the key requirement for becoming a validator is a trusted reputation rather than staked assets.
Proof of Stake (PoS)A consensus mechanism that selects validators primarily based on the amount of cryptocurrency staked by participants.
Probabilistic verificationA verification method that infers that the remaining data, and potentially the entire dataset, is likely available based on whether the sampled data blocks are accessible.
Exchange rateThe conversion ratio between two currencies, indicating how much quote currency can be exchanged for one unit of the base currency.
State Access ParallelizationFirst analyze and categorize transactions based on their impact on network state, then process unrelated transactions in parallel while coordinating the processing of related transactions.
Cash settlementUpon futures expiration, cash is transferred based on the difference between the contract price and the market price of the underlying asset.
Cash dividendA dividend paid by a company in cash based on the number of shares held by each shareholder, usually distributed at fixed intervals.
Pure arbitrageA traditional form of arbitrage that involves trading based on identified market inefficiencies and existing price discrepancies, generally without relying on speculation about price direction.

Definition

Base period

A specific period used as the starting point of comparison to record the initial quantities and prices of the items in the basket.

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