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BNB Smart Chain (BSC)A blockchain launched in parallel with BNB Beacon Chain that provides an EVM-compatible layer supporting smart contracts, DApps, and DeFi services.
DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization)A community-led organization that uses Ethereum smart contracts to establish its fundamental rules and execute collective decisions.
ERC-20A widely used token standard on the Ethereum network that specifies implementation rules for token contracts and supports ecosystem application integration.
Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)The virtual machine run by nodes on the Ethereum network to execute smart contracts.
Futures contractsIn the futures contract market described here, participants can trade contracts without necessarily intending to take delivery of the underlying asset.
Platform tokensAssets used to support blockchain network operations, pay transaction fees, and execute smart contracts.
SPLA standard that specifies how tokens operate and interact on the Solana network, and supports interoperability with wallets and smart contracts.
SolidityA programming language used to write smart contracts on Ethereum.
Token honeypotsA trap that allows users to buy tokens but uses malicious smart contracts to prevent ordinary users from selling or impose heavy penalties on them.
TradFiA category of perpetual contracts that tracks the prices of traditional financial assets such as stocks, commodities, and foreign exchange.
child chainsSmaller chains built on top of a main chain that can run customized smart contracts and process particular tasks according to predefined rules.
smart contractsPrograms executed in the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM).
Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)The computational core of the Ethereum ecosystem: a Turing-complete programmable machine that decodes bytecode and executes smart contracts.
Atomic SwapA technique that uses smart contracts to exchange two cryptocurrencies directly without relying on a centralized intermediary such as an exchange.
Decentralized exchange (DEX)A platform that operates through blockchain smart contracts and typically allows users to trade directly from their own wallets.
Decentralized Application (DApp)An application that operates on blockchain technology and smart contracts, which can be used to build user-facing AI agent services.
FlagA narrow upward or sideways consolidation phase that appears after the flagpole, during which trading volume typically contracts.
Smart Contract ParallelizationExecuting multiple smart contracts at the same time to improve the performance, scalability, and responsiveness of decentralized applications.
Smart Contract WalletA cryptocurrency wallet that uses programmable smart contracts to set transaction rules, automatically execute operations, and configure security measures.
Smart Contract IssuesSecurity problems caused by errors, hacks, or other vulnerabilities in smart contracts that may result in the loss of user funds.
Futures ETFAn ETF that obtains exposure to an asset through futures contracts instead of holding the underlying asset directly.
Bitcoin Futures ETFA fund that invests in Bitcoin futures contracts to gain indirect exposure to future Bitcoin price movements through the contract market.
State growthThe phenomenon of persistent data, such as accounts and contracts, continuously increasing; excessively rapid growth raises nodes’ storage and operating costs.
Algorithmic stablecoinA type of stablecoin that primarily uses algorithms and smart contracts to adjust supply and demand in an attempt to maintain a target price; reserve arrangements vary by design.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)An independent US government agency responsible for regulating derivatives markets, including futures contracts, options, and swaps.
Stock Perpetual ContractsDerivatives that track real-time prices of individual stocks without requiring ownership of the shares, have no expiration date, and settle in USDT.

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Futures ETF

An ETF that obtains exposure to an asset through futures contracts instead of holding the underlying asset directly.

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