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Cryptocurrency glossary — page 4
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Take-Profit
An automatic order to sell an asset when it reaches a target profit level. Allows locking in profits without emotional decisions.
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Token
A digital asset created on an existing blockchain. Unlike coins, tokens don't have their own network.
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Tokenomics
The economic model of a cryptocurrency: distribution, emission, burning mechanisms, and token utility.
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Validator
A Proof of Stake network participant who locks cryptocurrency to verify transactions and create new blocks. Receives rewards for work.
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Volatility
A measure of price variability over a given period. High volatility means large price swings and increased risks.
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Whale
A large cryptocurrency holder capable of influencing the market with their trades. Whales own hundreds or thousands of Bitcoin.
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Whitepaper
A technical document describing the concept, technology, and economics of a cryptocurrency project.
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Yield Farming
A strategy for earning returns by providing liquidity or staking in DeFi protocols. Allows earning interest on crypto assets.