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Whale

Someone who holds a large amount of cryptocurrency, enough to move markets with their trades.

Definition

Someone who holds a large amount of cryptocurrency, enough to move markets with their trades. Whale wallets are tracked by on-chain analysts for clues about market direction. When whales accumulate, it's often bullish.

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Transactions and data recorded directly on the blockchain.

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The total value of all coins or shares in circulation, calculated as price times supply.

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A scam where attackers send tiny transactions from addresses that look similar to ones you've interacted with, hoping you'll accidentally copy the wrong address from your transaction history.

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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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