Crypto & Finance Glossary
Your guide to understanding cryptocurrency and finance terminology. From Bitcoin basics to advanced DeFi concepts.
Showing 1–11 of 11 terms starting with "N"
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Nakamoto Consensus
blockchainThe consensus mechanism Satoshi Nakamoto designed for Bitcoin, where the longest chain with the most accumulated proof-of-work is considered the valid chain.
NEAR Protocol
blockchainA Layer 1 blockchain that uses a sharding technique called Nightshade for scalability.
NFA
cryptocurrencyNot Financial Advice.
NFT (Non-Fungible Token)
cryptocurrencyA unique digital asset on a blockchain representing ownership of art, collectibles, or other items.
NGMI
cryptocurrencyNot Gonna Make It.
No-Coiner
cryptocurrencySomeone who owns zero cryptocurrency, usually because they're skeptical or hostile toward the entire space.
Nocoiner
cryptocurrencySomeone who owns zero cryptocurrency and is vocal about their skepticism.
Node
blockchainA computer running blockchain software that stores and validates transactions.
Nonce
blockchainA number used once in cryptographic operations.
Normie
cryptocurrencySomeone who isn't involved in crypto or doesn't understand the culture.
Notional Value
tradingThe total value of a leveraged position, not just the margin you put up.
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