What is a Consensus Mechanism? A consensus mechanism is a fault-tolerant structure that cryptocurrency blockchain systems used to achieve the agreement they need on…
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Stablecoin Definition
Last updated: October 31, 2018, 12:45 pm Cryptocurrency TermsWhat is Stablecoin? A “Stablecoin” is a low volatility and decentralized global cryptocurrency that is directly tied to another stable asset such as the…
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Sidechains Definition
Last updated: December 9, 2019, 10:13 am Cryptocurrency TermsSidechains are blockchains that hold and transfer information from the main blockchain. Sidechains can enable the parent blockchain to function with greater efficiency and…
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Security Token Offerings (STO) Definition
Last updated: October 31, 2018, 12:12 pm Cryptocurrency TermsSecurity Token Offerings raise funds by selling crypto tokens backed by the assets or revenue of a given company. Investors can trade, sell or…
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Masternodes Definition
Last updated: October 31, 2018, 12:07 pm Cryptocurrency TermsA masternode is a device that completes unique functions for the care and maintenance of a particular blockchain. Masternode operators choose to join and…
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Utility Token Definition
Last updated: October 31, 2018, 11:54 am Cryptocurrency TermsUtility tokens enable a user to purchase future access to a product or service in Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) or Token Generation Events (TGEs).…
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Bitcoin Futures Definition
Last updated: October 31, 2018, 12:22 pm Cryptocurrency TermsWhat Are Bitcoin Futures? Bitcoin futures are agreements to buy and sell Bitcoin at a fixed price on a specific future date. Because the…
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Mainnet Definition
Last updated: October 31, 2018, 12:22 pm Cryptocurrency TermsWhat is a Mainnet The mainnet is the network where cryptocurrency transactions occur on a distributed ledger. Mainnets are separate from testnets, which are…
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Solidity Definition
Last updated: August 13, 2018, 8:11 am Cryptocurrency TermsWhat is Solidity? Solidity is a primarily Ethereum programming language tool used to create machine-level code that is executable on EVM; in other words,…
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Bitcoin ETF Definition
Last updated: August 13, 2018, 8:14 am Cryptocurrency TermsWhat is Bitcoin ETF? A Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) would allow bitcoin to be traded on SEC approved exchanges like common stocks, enabling bitcoin…