Tokenomics

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Tokenomics refers to a cryptocurrency’s economic design, including supply, distribution, utility, and incentives that influence its value and behavior.

Custody

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Custody in crypto is the secure storage and management of private keys or assets, handled either by the user (self-custody) or a third party.

Seed phrases

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Seed phrases are a set of words that back up and restore a crypto wallet, giving full access to its funds if the private keys are lost.

Digital Signatures

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Digital signatures are cryptographic proofs that verify the authenticity and integrity of digital messages or blockchain transactions.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.