Cryptocurrency Glossary

Explore key cryptocurrency, tax and investing terms and definitions

Web 3

The decentralized evolution of the internet, powered by blockchain technology and smart contracts. It enables user ownership of data, assets, and identities while supporting decentralized applications (dApps) and financial systems like DeFi and NFTs.

Whitelist

A whitelist is a list of approved individuals or wallet addresses granted exclusive access to events like token sales, NFT launches, or airdrops.

Whitepaper

A whitepaper is a detailed document outlining a blockchain project

Wrapped Ethereum

Wrapped ETH (WETH) is an ERC-20 version of Ethereum (ETH), allowing seamless use in DeFi, smart contracts, and NFT marketplaces. It maintains a 1:1 value with ETH and is essential for trading on DEXs like Uniswap.

Yield Curve

A yield curve is a graph showing bond yields across different maturities, helping predict interest rate trends and economic conditions. Learn about normal, inverted, and flat yield curves and their significance.

Zero-Knowledge Proof

Zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) is a cryptographic method that allows one party to prove a statement is true without revealing any details. Learn how ZKPs work, their blockchain applications, and their role in privacy and scalability.