Crypto & Blockchain Glossary

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Scalability

Scalability: A blockchain’s capacity to handle increasing transactions.

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Sharding

Sharding: Splitting a blockchain into smaller parts to improve efficiency.

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Smart Contract

Smart Contract: Self-executing agreements on blockchain.

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Stablecoin

Stablecoin: Cryptocurrency pegged to a stable asset, like USD.

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Staking

Staking: Locking tokens to support a blockchain network and earn rewards.