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: | : ''Ticker Symbol - DAI'' | ||
:Formerly Sai or SAI | : A stablecoin on [[Ethereum]] pegged to the US dollar maintained and regulated by MakerDAO. | ||
: Formerly Sai or SAI | |||
:https://makerdao.com/ | :https://makerdao.com/ | ||
:''See also: [[#Stablecoin]]''</div> | : ''See also: [[#Stablecoin]]'' | ||
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=== DAO === | === DAO === | ||
:An entity where governance is typically facilitated through smart contracts and tokens that represent a membership or voting rights. '''DAOs''' typically have specific objectives or missions, and proposals, disbursements, or purchases involving treasury funds are voted on by members. | : ''Acronym - '''D'''ecentralized '''A'''utonomous '''O'''rganization'' | ||
: An entity where governance is typically facilitated through smart contracts and tokens that represent a membership or voting rights. '''DAOs''' typically have specific objectives or missions, and proposals, disbursements, or purchases involving treasury funds are voted on by members. | |||
: ''See also: [[#Decentralized]]'' | |||
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=== Dapp === | === Dapp === | ||
: | : ''Abbreviation - '''D'''ecentralized '''App'''lication'' | ||
: A software application that runs on a blockchain network, incorporating smart contracts to provide transparent and trustless functionality across a wide range of use cases. | |||
: ''See also: [[#Decentralized]], [[#AppChain]]'' | |||
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=== Data Availability === | |||
: The concept of making all necessary transaction data accessible and verifiable within a blockchain network. | |||
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=== Decentralized === | === Decentralized === | ||
: Descriptor referring to a state where decision-making authority is distributed among multiple entities or individuals. | : Descriptor referring to a state where decision-making authority is distributed among multiple entities or individuals. | ||
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=== Decentralized Exchange === | === Decentralized Exchange === | ||
: A cryptocurrency exchange operating without the need for a centralized intermediary, typically utilizing smart contracts to interact with a blockchain network. Limitations compared to centralized exchanges often include lower liquidity, fewer trading features, and limited recovery options in the case of a loss of funds or assets due to error, malicious behavior from bad actors, or code vulnerabilities. | : A cryptocurrency exchange operating without the need for a centralized intermediary, typically utilizing smart contracts to interact with a blockchain network. Limitations compared to centralized exchanges often include lower liquidity, fewer trading features, and limited recovery options in the case of a loss of funds or assets due to error, malicious behavior from bad actors, or code vulnerabilities. | ||
:''See also: [[#DeFi]], [[#DEX]]''</div> | : ''See also: [[#DeFi]], [[#DEX]]'' | ||
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=== DeFi === | === DeFi === | ||
: ''Abbreviation - Decentralized Finance'' | : ''Abbreviation - Decentralized Finance'' | ||
:Main Article: [[DeFi]] | : Main Article: [[DeFi]] | ||
:''See also: [[#Decentralized]], [[#DEX]], [[#Degen]]''</div> | : ''See also: [[#Decentralized]], [[#DEX]], [[#Degen]]'' | ||
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=== Degen === | === Degen === | ||
: ''Slang'' | : ''Slang'' | ||
:Short for “degenerate gambler.” | : Short for “degenerate gambler.” | ||
: Anyone who enjoys buying, selling, or trading coins or NFTs for profit. Almost always used without negative connotation, despite its origin. | |||
: ''See also: [[#DeFi]]'' | |||
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=== DePIN === | |||
: ''Acronym - '''De'''centralized '''P'''hysical '''I'''nfrastructure '''N'''etwork'' | |||
: A decentralized protocol utilizing blockchain technology to operate, maintain, coordinate, and develop physical infrastructure. | |||
: ''See also: [[#Decentralized]], [[#AppChain]]'' | |||
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=== DEX === | === DEX === | ||
: ''Acronym - [[#Decentralized Exchange]]'' | : ''Acronym - [[#Decentralized Exchange]]'' | ||
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=== Diamond Hands === | === Diamond Hands === | ||
: ''Slang'' | : ''Slang'' | ||
:The unwillingness to sell a coin or asset despite market turbulence, especially over a significant amount of time. | : The unwillingness to sell a coin or asset despite market turbulence, especially over a significant amount of time. | ||
:Sometimes indicated with emojis: 💎🙌 | : Sometimes indicated with emojis: 💎🙌 | ||
:''See also: [[#Degen]], [[#Paper Hands]]''</div> | : ''See also: [[#Degen]], [[#Paper Hands]]'' | ||
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=== Difficulty === | === Difficulty === | ||
: The concept of measuring the level of computing power needed to add a block of verified transactions to a blockchain utilizing [[#Proof of Work]] mining. | |||
: ''See also: [[#Block]], [[#Blockchain]], [[#Blockchain Trilemma]], [[#Proof of Work]]'' | |||
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=== Difficulty Bomb === | === Difficulty Bomb === | ||
: The incentive introduced into the Ethereum network which encouraged migration from a [[#Proof of Work]] consensus mechanism to [[#Proof of Stake]]. Block verification became prohibitively expensive and difficult, facilitating the transition to PoS in order to improve the scalability and energy efficiency of the network. | |||
: ''See also: [[#Difficulty]]'' | |||
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=== Digital Identity === | === Digital Identity === | ||
: The representation of a person or entity online. Formed by associated data, actions and interactions performed, as well as information about them shared by others. Offline information such as a physical address may also be included if it can be associated with an online presence. Users may assume multiple identities or personas for various purposes and scenarios. | : The representation of a person or entity online. Formed by associated data, actions and interactions performed, as well as information about them shared by others. Offline information such as a physical address may also be included if it can be associated with an online presence. Users may assume multiple identities or personas for various purposes and scenarios. | ||
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=== Digital Signature === | === Digital Signature === | ||
: See [[#Cryptographic Signature]] | : See [[#Cryptographic Signature]] | ||
:''See also: | : ''See also: [[#Cryptography]]'' | ||
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=== Discord === | === Discord === | ||
: A social platform used for community management. Communities are delegated to “servers” and may be public or private. Servers are often organized into topic-based channels with access to communication tools like voice, video, and text chat, as well as direct messaging, the ability to upload and share media, and the connection of various external social media profiles. | : A social platform used for community management. Communities are delegated to “servers” and may be public or private. Servers are often organized into topic-based channels with access to communication tools like voice, video, and text chat, as well as direct messaging, the ability to upload and share media, and the connection of various external social media profiles. | ||
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=== Distributed Ledger === | === Distributed Ledger === | ||
: A database of transactions replicated and maintained by multiple participants in a decentralized manner, eliminating any single point of control or failure. | : A database of transactions replicated and maintained by multiple participants in a decentralized manner, eliminating any single point of control or failure. | ||
:''See also: [[#Blockchain]]''</div> | : ''See also: [[#Blockchain]]'' | ||
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=== Double Spend === | === Double Spend === | ||
: A blockchain fork created when a user sends the same blockchain assets to two different entities. These forks are prevented by consensus mechanisms put in place to verify and record transactions in order to maintain the integrity of the blockchain. In theory, if a malicious entity were to gain control of more than 50% of network miners or validators, transactions that would otherwise be considered invalid could be pushed through. | : A blockchain fork created when a user sends the same blockchain assets to two different entities. These forks are prevented by consensus mechanisms put in place to verify and record transactions in order to maintain the integrity of the blockchain. In theory, if a malicious entity were to gain control of more than 50% of network miners or validators, transactions that would otherwise be considered invalid could be pushed through. | ||
:''See also: [[#51% Attack]], [[#Fork]]''</div> | : ''See also: [[#51% Attack]], [[#Fork]]'' | ||
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=== Dropped Transaction === | === Dropped Transaction === | ||
: A transaction removed from a confirmation queue, and therefore not included in the relevant blockchain. Possible causes include an incorrect nonce, insufficient transaction fee, or other errors in the transaction data. | : A transaction removed from a confirmation queue, and therefore not included in the relevant blockchain. Possible causes include an incorrect nonce, insufficient transaction fee, or other errors in the transaction data. | ||
:''See also: [[#Confirmed Transaction]], [[#Failed Transaction]], [[#Nonce]], [[#Pending Transaction]], [[#Stuck Transactions]], [[#Transaction]], [[#Transaction Fee]], [[#Transaction Hash]]''</div> | : ''See also: [[#Confirmed Transaction]], [[#Failed Transaction]], [[#Nonce]], [[#Pending Transaction]], [[#Stuck Transactions]], [[#Transaction]], [[#Transaction Fee]], [[#Transaction Hash]]'' | ||
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=== Due Diligence === | === Due Diligence === | ||
: The process of gathering and verifying information, assessing risks and opportunities, and confirming details or claims about a matter under consideration, often associated with a financial transaction. | : The process of gathering and verifying information, assessing risks and opportunities, and confirming details or claims about a matter under consideration, often associated with a financial transaction. | ||
:Sometimes shortened to simply "DD." | : Sometimes shortened to simply "DD." | ||
:''See also: [[#DYOR]], [[#NFA]], [[#Rug/Rug Pull]]''</div> | : ''See also: [[#DYOR]], [[#NFA]], [[#Rug/Rug Pull]]'' | ||
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=== DYOR === | === DYOR === | ||
: ''Acronym - | |||
: ''Acronym - '''D'''o '''Y'''our '''O'''wn '''R'''esearch'' | |||
:''See also: [[#Due Diligence]], [[#NFA]], [[#Rug/Rug Pull]]''</div> | : ''See also: [[#Due Diligence]], [[#NFA]], [[#Rug/Rug Pull]]'' | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:13, 17 September 2024
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Dai
- Ticker Symbol - DAI
- A stablecoin on Ethereum pegged to the US dollar maintained and regulated by MakerDAO.
- Formerly Sai or SAI
- See also: #Stablecoin
DAO
- Acronym - Decentralized Autonomous Organization
- An entity where governance is typically facilitated through smart contracts and tokens that represent a membership or voting rights. DAOs typically have specific objectives or missions, and proposals, disbursements, or purchases involving treasury funds are voted on by members.
- See also: #Decentralized
Dapp
- Abbreviation - Decentralized Application
- A software application that runs on a blockchain network, incorporating smart contracts to provide transparent and trustless functionality across a wide range of use cases.
- See also: #Decentralized, #AppChain
Data Availability
- The concept of making all necessary transaction data accessible and verifiable within a blockchain network.
Decentralized
- Descriptor referring to a state where decision-making authority is distributed among multiple entities or individuals.
Decentralized Exchange
- A cryptocurrency exchange operating without the need for a centralized intermediary, typically utilizing smart contracts to interact with a blockchain network. Limitations compared to centralized exchanges often include lower liquidity, fewer trading features, and limited recovery options in the case of a loss of funds or assets due to error, malicious behavior from bad actors, or code vulnerabilities.
Degen
- Slang
- Short for “degenerate gambler.”
- Anyone who enjoys buying, selling, or trading coins or NFTs for profit. Almost always used without negative connotation, despite its origin.
- See also: #DeFi
DePIN
- Acronym - Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network
- A decentralized protocol utilizing blockchain technology to operate, maintain, coordinate, and develop physical infrastructure.
- See also: #Decentralized, #AppChain
Diamond Hands
- Slang
- The unwillingness to sell a coin or asset despite market turbulence, especially over a significant amount of time.
- Sometimes indicated with emojis: 💎🙌
- See also: #Degen, #Paper Hands
Difficulty
- The concept of measuring the level of computing power needed to add a block of verified transactions to a blockchain utilizing #Proof of Work mining.
- See also: #Block, #Blockchain, #Blockchain Trilemma, #Proof of Work
Difficulty Bomb
- The incentive introduced into the Ethereum network which encouraged migration from a #Proof of Work consensus mechanism to #Proof of Stake. Block verification became prohibitively expensive and difficult, facilitating the transition to PoS in order to improve the scalability and energy efficiency of the network.
- See also: #Difficulty
Digital Identity
- The representation of a person or entity online. Formed by associated data, actions and interactions performed, as well as information about them shared by others. Offline information such as a physical address may also be included if it can be associated with an online presence. Users may assume multiple identities or personas for various purposes and scenarios.
Discord
- A social platform used for community management. Communities are delegated to “servers” and may be public or private. Servers are often organized into topic-based channels with access to communication tools like voice, video, and text chat, as well as direct messaging, the ability to upload and share media, and the connection of various external social media profiles.
Distributed Ledger
- A database of transactions replicated and maintained by multiple participants in a decentralized manner, eliminating any single point of control or failure.
- See also: #Blockchain
Double Spend
- A blockchain fork created when a user sends the same blockchain assets to two different entities. These forks are prevented by consensus mechanisms put in place to verify and record transactions in order to maintain the integrity of the blockchain. In theory, if a malicious entity were to gain control of more than 50% of network miners or validators, transactions that would otherwise be considered invalid could be pushed through.
- See also: #51% Attack, #Fork
Dropped Transaction
- A transaction removed from a confirmation queue, and therefore not included in the relevant blockchain. Possible causes include an incorrect nonce, insufficient transaction fee, or other errors in the transaction data.
Due Diligence
- The process of gathering and verifying information, assessing risks and opportunities, and confirming details or claims about a matter under consideration, often associated with a financial transaction.
- Sometimes shortened to simply "DD."
- See also: #DYOR, #NFA, #Rug/Rug Pull