Crypto & Blockchain Glossary

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Cold Wallet

Cold Wallet: A wallet stored offline, providing maximum security.

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Consensus Mechanism

Consensus Mechanism: The protocol that blockchain participants use to agree on transactions (e.g., PoW, PoS).

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Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency: A digital or virtual currency secured by cryptography.

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Custodial Wallet

Custodial Wallet: A wallet managed by a third party that controls your keys.