What is Governance?

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Governance in crypto is how decisions about a blockchain or protocol are made, often through token holders voting on changes and proposals.

What is Tokenization?

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Tokenization is converting real or digital assets into blockchain tokens, enabling easier transfer, ownership, and fractionalization.

What are dApps?

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dApps are decentralized applications that run on blockchains, using smart contracts to operate without central control or single points of failure.

What is Ownership?

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Ownership in crypto means control over assets via private keys, allowing users to hold, transfer, or manage funds without intermediaries.

What are Cross-Chain Bridges?

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Cross-chain bridges let users move assets or data between different blockchains, enabling interoperability across otherwise separate networks.

What are Blockchain Forks?

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Blockchain forks are splits in a blockchain’s code or history, creating separate versions; either temporary (soft fork) or permanent (hard fork).

What is Minting?

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Minting is the process of creating new tokens or NFTs on a blockchain, recording them on-chain and adding them to circulation.

What are Gas Fees?

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Gas fees are transaction costs paid to network validators to process and secure operations on a blockchain, varying with demand and complexity.

What is Proof of Stake?

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Proof of Stake is a consensus method where validators stake tokens to secure the network and earn rewards for validating transactions.