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Agentic WalletA component in Binance Wallet’s Agentic Hub that enables agents to interact with tokens and decentralized finance protocols.
BNB ChainA decentralized blockchain ecosystem for the Web3 economy, infrastructure, and services.
BNB GreenfieldBNB Greenfield is a decentralized data storage network whose storage permissions can be linked to the BSC address.
BlockchainA decentralized digital ledger that records cryptocurrency transaction information in chronological order.
C2CA peer-to-peer trading model in which buyers and sellers can directly select their counterparties, set prices, and arrange transactions without relying on a centralized platform for order matching.
CentralizedRefers to the structural characteristic whereby control, authority, and decision-making are concentrated in a single center or a small group.
CryptocurrenciesDigital currencies that operate on decentralized networks and can be used for payments or as a store of value, such as Bitcoin and Ether.
DAOAbbreviation for decentralized autonomous organization, listed in the text as an application scenario for multisignature wallets.
DAO(Decentralized Autonomous Organization)An organization led by its community that uses Ethereum smart contracts to establish basic rules and implement collective decisions.
DAppDecentralized applications, which developers can BNB create on Chain-related networks.
DeFiA decentralized financial system that conducts activities such as lending and swapping through blockchain protocols.
DeFi tokensAssets related to decentralized finance applications, which can be used on lending platforms, decentralized exchanges, or yield protocols.
DePINA decentralized physical infrastructure network that uses blockchain technology for physical infrastructure such as energy, supply chains, and transportation.
Decentralized Exchange (DEX)An exchange that does not require users to deposit funds in advance and does not hold users’ funds on their behalf.
FilecoinUses blockchain to provide decentralized storage, enabling users to rent out unused storage space and earn cryptocurrency rewards.
Graph ExplorerA tool that helps developers retrieve, discover, and publish the public data needed to build decentralized applications.
Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC)A specialized messaging protocol adopted by the Cosmos ecosystem that enables independent blockchains to exchange assets without relying on a single centralized operator.
PancakeSwapA decentralized exchange platform launched in 2020 year on BNB Smart Chain and later expanded into a multichain service.
RenderProvide decentralized GPU Render solutions, connecting idle GPU computing power with 3D rendering demand.
The GraphA decentralized protocol for indexing and querying blockchain data.
client-server modelsA traditional architecture in which data is provided to clients by a centralized server, in contrast to the P2P model, which does not rely on a central host.
dapp (decentralized application)An application typically built on a public blockchain, often using a connected digital wallet for login and interaction.
decentralizedA system pattern in which decision-making is distributed among many participants and no single coordinating authority exists.
Centralized Exchange (CEX)A platform that matches buy and sell orders through an order book and completes cryptocurrency exchanges at the market price of the trading pair.
Centralized trading platform(CEX)The evidence identifies it as a competitor to decentralized trading platforms, referring to platforms with a central institution involved in their operation and transaction organization.
Centralized cryptocurrency exchange (CEX)A platform operated by a centralized entity that holds users’ assets in custody and is responsible for processing cryptocurrency transactions.
Centralized Finance (CeFi)A financial services model that relies on companies or other intermediaries to custody assets and process transactions.
Price oracleA mechanism that AMM provides real-time asset price information for centralized trading platforms.
Public blockchainAn open, transparent, and permissionless decentralized network that is generally accessible to and usable by anyone.
Cryptocurrency protocolA set of rules and procedures governing the behavior of participants in a decentralized network.
Atomic swapA technology that uses smart contracts to directly exchange two cryptocurrencies without relying on centralized intermediaries such as exchanges.
Decentralized Exchange (DEX)A trading platform that does not hold users’ funds in custody, with transactions typically conducted directly through users’ wallets.
Decentralized exchange platform (DEX)A platform protocol that enables users to trade digital assets without intermediaries.
Decentralized exchange platform (DEX）A platform that operates using blockchain smart contracts and generally allows users to trade directly from their own wallets.
Decentralized IssuanceA method that sets a predetermined supply, rewards, and issuance conditions, allowing anyone to participate progressively in token issuance according to the parameters.
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.
Decentralized application (DApp)An application that runs on blockchain and smart contracts, which can be used to build user-facing AI agent services.
Decentralized autonomous organization (DAO)A governance structure in which token holders vote on matters such as protocol changes or treasury fund allocation.
Decentralized finance (DeFi)An ecosystem consisting of decentralized financial applications built on blockchain networks.
Arbitrage opportunityThe same asset AMM An opportunity to buy low and sell high that arises when a price discrepancy occurs with centralized platforms.
Embedded DeFiIntegrate decentralized finance functions such as swaps and trading directly into an app, so users do not need to access a separate trading platform.
Smart contract parallelizationExecuting multiple smart contracts simultaneously to improve the performance, scalability, and responsiveness of decentralized applications.
Peer-to-PeerA method of direct communication between network participants used to support decentralized design.
Self-custodyThe user withdraws the tokens to a compatible wallet they control for safekeeping, rather than leaving them in an account on a centralized platform.
Permissioned blockchainA blockchain network that restricts transaction validators and the parties permitted to interact with ledger information, and is typically controlled by a single centralized entity.
initial exchange offering (IEO)A token sale hosted and managed by a centralized cryptocurrency exchange, which handles due diligence, identity verification, and token distribution.
Initial DEX Offering (IDO)An issuance method in which tokens are sold through decentralized trading platforms or Launchpads, without relying on centralized intermediaries.

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decentralized

A system pattern in which decision-making is distributed among many participants and no single coordinating authority exists.

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