What is a crypto glossary?

A crypto glossary is a reference guide that defines cryptocurrency and blockchain terminology in plain English. It covers everything from basic concepts like Bitcoin and Ethereum to advanced topics like DeFi, MEV, and tokenomics, helping beginners and experienced traders alike understand the language of crypto.

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Whale Factor's crypto glossary currently covers over 600 terms spanning cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, DeFi, NFTs, trading, staking, and more. New terms are added regularly as the crypto space evolves.

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Crypto & Finance Glossary

Your guide to understanding cryptocurrency and finance terminology. From Bitcoin basics to advanced DeFi concepts.

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Zero-Day Exploit

blockchain

A previously unknown vulnerability that attackers discover and exploit before developers know it exists or can patch it.

Zero-Gas Transaction

blockchain

Transactions where the user doesn't pay gas fees because someone else covers the cost.

Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZK)

blockchain

Cryptographic proofs that verify something is true without revealing the underlying data.

ZK-EVM

blockchain

A zero-knowledge virtual machine that's compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine, meaning existing Ethereum smart contracts can run on it without modification.

ZK-Rollup

blockchain

A Layer 2 scaling solution that bundles transactions off-chain and uses zero-knowledge proofs to verify them on the main chain.

zkSync

blockchain

An Ethereum Layer 2 using zero-knowledge proofs (ZK-rollup technology) built by Matter Labs.

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