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Degen

Short for 'degenerate gambler,' now used affectionately in crypto for someone who takes high-risk bets on new coins, yield farms, or NFTs.

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Short for 'degenerate gambler,' now used affectionately in crypto for someone who takes high-risk bets on new coins, yield farms, or NFTs. Degens ape into things without much research, hoping for massive gains. Some get rich, most don't.

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The intersection of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology.

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A marketing strategy where crypto projects distribute free tokens to wallet addresses.

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Strategically using protocols before they launch a token to qualify for free airdrops.

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