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=== WAGMI ===
=== WAGMI ===
: ''Acronym - We're All Gonna Make It''
 
: ''Acronym - '''W'''e're '''A'''ll '''G'''onna '''M'''ake '''I'''t''


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=== Wallet ===
=== Wallet ===
: In the context of web3, an application or device used to store and manage cryptographic keys and the digital assets they control.
: In the context of web3, an application or device used to store and manage cryptographic keys and the digital assets they control.




:''See also: [[#Brain Wallet]],  [[#Cold Wallet]],  [[#Custodial Wallet]],  [[#Hardware Wallet]],  [[#HD Wallet]],  [[#Hot Wallet]],  [[#Multi-Sig Wallet]],  [[#Smart Contract Wallet]],  [[#Wallet Address]]''</div>
: ''See also: [[#Brain Wallet]],  [[#Cold Wallet]],  [[#Custodial Wallet]],  [[#Hardware Wallet]],  [[#HD Wallet]],  [[#Hot Wallet]],  [[#Multi-Sig Wallet]],  [[#Smart Contract Wallet]],  [[#Wallet Address]]''
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=== Wallet Address ===
=== Wallet Address ===
: A unique identifier that may be shared publicly to facilitate the exchange of cryptocurrencies, tokens, and other digital assets.
: A unique identifier that may be shared publicly to facilitate the exchange of cryptocurrencies, tokens, and other digital assets.




:''See also: [[#Public Address]],  [[#Public Key]],  [[#Wallet]]''</div>
: ''See also: [[#Public Address]],  [[#Public Key]],  [[#Wallet]]''
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=== Web1 ===
=== Web1 ===
: The first iteration of the internet, characterized by static websites that only displayed information with little or no opportunity for users to interact or generate content.
: The first iteration of the internet, characterized by static websites that only displayed information with little or no opportunity for users to interact or generate content.


:The "read-only" web.
: The "read-only" web.
 


: ''See also: [[#Web2]],  [[#Web3]]''
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=== Web2 ===
=== Web2 ===
: The second generation of the internet, characterized by an emphasis on user interaction and collaboration.
: The second generation of the internet, characterized by an emphasis on user interaction and collaboration.




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: ''See also: [[#Web1]],  [[#Web3]]''
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=== Web3 ===
=== Web3 ===
: The current evolution of the internet, characterized by an emphasis on decentralization and user ownership and control over their data and digital identities.
: The current evolution of the internet, characterized by an emphasis on decentralization and user ownership and control over their data and digital identities.




:''See also: [[#Web1]],  [[#Web2]],  [[#Web3 Domains]]''</div>
: ''See also: [[#Web1]],  [[#Web2]],  [[#Web3 Domains]]''
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=== Web3 Domain ===
=== Web3 Domain ===
: A domain name registered and managed on a blockchain network.
: A domain name registered and managed on a blockchain network.




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: ''See also: [[#Web3]]''
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=== Wei ===
=== Wei ===
: The smallest denomination of Ether, 0.000000000000000001 ETH (1/1,000,000,000,000,000,000).
: The smallest denomination of Ether, 0.000000000000000001 ETH (1/1,000,000,000,000,000,000).


:Named after cypherpunk and cryptocurrency pioneer, Wei Dai.
: Named after cypherpunk and cryptocurrency pioneer, Wei Dai.




:''See also: [[#Ethereum]],  [[#Gas]],  [[#Gwei]]''</div>
: ''See also: [[#Ethereum]],  [[#Gas]],  [[#Gwei]]''
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=== Wen ===
=== Wen ===
: ''Slang''
: ''Slang''


:Intentional misspelling of "when."
: Intentional misspelling of "when."


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=== WETH ===
=== WETH ===
: ''Ticker Symbol - Wrapped ETH''
: ''Ticker Symbol - Wrapped ETH''




:''See also: [[#Wrapped Ether]],  [[#Wrapped Token]]''</div>
: ''See also: [[#Wrapped Ether]],  [[#Wrapped Token]]''
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=== Whale ===
=== Whale ===
: ''Slang''
: ''Slang''


:An individual that holds a significant amount of cryptocurrency or NFTs.
: An individual that holds a significant amount of cryptocurrency or NFTs.


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=== Whitelist ===
=== Whitelist ===
: ''Deprecated. See [[#Allowlist]]''
: ''Deprecated. See [[#Allowlist]]''


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=== Wrapped Ether ===
=== Wrapped Ether ===
: A tokenized version of Ether that solves the interoperability issue between Ether and apps that primarily support ERC-20 tokens, enhancing liquidity and expanding the functionality of Ether within the DeFi ecosystem.
: A tokenized version of Ether that solves the interoperability issue between Ether and apps that primarily support ERC-20 tokens, enhancing liquidity and expanding the functionality of Ether within the DeFi ecosystem.




:''See also: [[#ETH]],  [[#Ethereum]],  [[#Wrapped Token]]''</div>
: ''See also: [[#ETH]],  [[#Ethereum]],  [[#Wrapped Token]]''
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=== Wrapped Token ===
=== Wrapped Token ===
: A digital asset that represents from a different blockchain or token standard. The original asset is locked in a smart contract, and the equivalent is created on the target blockchain in the relevant format, allowing for greater interoperability between previously non-compatible assets.
 
: A digital asset that represents an asset from a different blockchain or token standard. The original asset is locked in a smart contract, and the equivalent is created on the target blockchain in the relevant format, allowing for greater interoperability between previously non-compatible assets.




:''See also: [[#Ethereum]], Wrapped Ethereum''
: ''See also: [[#Ethereum]], [[#Wrapped Ether]]''


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WAGMI

Acronym - We're All Gonna Make It

Wallet

In the context of web3, an application or device used to store and manage cryptographic keys and the digital assets they control.


See also: #Brain Wallet, #Cold Wallet, #Custodial Wallet, #Hardware Wallet, #HD Wallet, #Hot Wallet, #Multi-Sig Wallet, #Smart Contract Wallet, #Wallet Address

Wallet Address

A unique identifier that may be shared publicly to facilitate the exchange of cryptocurrencies, tokens, and other digital assets.


See also: #Public Address, #Public Key, #Wallet

Web1

The first iteration of the internet, characterized by static websites that only displayed information with little or no opportunity for users to interact or generate content.
The "read-only" web.


See also: #Web2, #Web3

Web2

The second generation of the internet, characterized by an emphasis on user interaction and collaboration.


See also: #Web1, #Web3

Web3

The current evolution of the internet, characterized by an emphasis on decentralization and user ownership and control over their data and digital identities.


See also: #Web1, #Web2, #Web3 Domains

Web3 Domain

A domain name registered and managed on a blockchain network.


See also: #Web3

Wei

The smallest denomination of Ether, 0.000000000000000001 ETH (1/1,000,000,000,000,000,000).
Named after cypherpunk and cryptocurrency pioneer, Wei Dai.


See also: #Ethereum, #Gas, #Gwei

Wen

Slang
Intentional misspelling of "when."

WETH

Ticker Symbol - Wrapped ETH


See also: #Wrapped Ether, #Wrapped Token

Whale

Slang
An individual that holds a significant amount of cryptocurrency or NFTs.

Whitelist

Deprecated. See #Allowlist

Wrapped Ether

A tokenized version of Ether that solves the interoperability issue between Ether and apps that primarily support ERC-20 tokens, enhancing liquidity and expanding the functionality of Ether within the DeFi ecosystem.


See also: #ETH, #Ethereum, #Wrapped Token

Wrapped Token

A digital asset that represents an asset from a different blockchain or token standard. The original asset is locked in a smart contract, and the equivalent is created on the target blockchain in the relevant format, allowing for greater interoperability between previously non-compatible assets.


See also: #Ethereum, #Wrapped Ether
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