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Blockchain Glossary
23 blockchain and crypto terms explained in plain English. Every definition comes with a real-world example — and you can experience each concept hands-on in Blockchain Botany, free in your browser.
Blockchain
A digital ledger that records transactions securely and transparently — visible to all, controlled by none.
Cryptocurrency
Digital money that operates on a blockchain without banks or governments.
Decentralization
A system where no single entity controls the network — decisions and data are spread across many participants.
NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens)
Unique digital assets on the blockchain that prove ownership of one-of-a-kind items.
Digital Wallet
A tool that stores and manages cryptocurrencies and digital assets using cryptographic keys.
Private Key & Seed Phrase
A private key is the secret code that controls your wallet. A seed phrase is a human-readable backup of that key.
Transaction
The process of sending or receiving cryptocurrency — or recording any action — on a blockchain.
Gas Fees
Small fees paid to process blockchain transactions, going to the validators who do the work.
Consensus Mechanism
The system used to verify and confirm transactions on a blockchain — ensuring everyone agrees on the same truth.
Staking
Locking up cryptocurrency to support the network and earn rewards over time.
Market Volatility
The speed and size of price changes in a market. High volatility means prices swing dramatically in short periods.
Bull vs. Bear Market
Bull Market = prices rising, optimism is high. Bear Market = prices falling, caution is high.
Whales
Individuals or groups that hold large amounts of cryptocurrency and can influence the market.
Smart Contracts
Self-executing programs on a blockchain that automatically perform actions when preset conditions are met — no middleman required.
Immutable Ledger
A blockchain feature where recorded transactions cannot be altered or deleted by anyone.
Tokenomics
The supply, demand, and distribution rules built into a cryptocurrency or token — the economics of how it works.
Validators
Participants in a Proof-of-Stake network who verify transactions and earn rewards for doing so correctly.
Miners
Participants who verify transactions by competing to solve complex cryptographic puzzles, earning rewards for the first to succeed.
Web3
The next evolution of the internet — where decentralized apps and blockchain give users control over their own data and digital assets.
DeFi (Decentralized Finance)
A blockchain-based financial system that lets people lend, borrow, and trade without banks or brokers.
Digital Ownership
Owning a digital asset means holding a cryptographic key that proves ownership on a public ledger — no company can revoke it.
Decentralized Participation
Contributing to a blockchain network without a central authority controlling who can join — open to anyone.
Scarcity
Limited availability of an asset. Many tokens are designed with fixed or capped supplies to preserve value.
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