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=== Bag === | === Bag === | ||
: ''Slang'' | : ''Slang'' | ||
:Refers to the digital assets one may be holding, often those one is willing to sell as soon as it is profitable to do so. | : Refers to the digital assets one may be holding, often those one is willing to sell as soon as it is profitable to do so. | ||
:''See also: [[#Holding A Bag/Holding Bags]]''</div> | : ''See also: [[#Holding A Bag/Holding Bags]]'' | ||
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=== Base Fee === | === Base Fee === | ||
: An algorithmically determined dynamic transaction fee, typically referring to Ethereum. This fee is determined by the network itself to prevent sudden spikes and is adjusted based on network activity and congestion. Transaction fees are collected by miners as an incentive to validate and include transactions in each block, as well as secure the network. | : An algorithmically determined dynamic transaction fee, typically referring to Ethereum. This fee is determined by the network itself to prevent sudden spikes and is adjusted based on network activity and congestion. Transaction fees are collected by miners as an incentive to validate and include transactions in each block, as well as secure the network. | ||
:''See also: [[#Ethereum]], [[#Gas]], [[#Gas Estimator]], [[#Gas Fees]]''</div> | : ''See also: [[#Ethereum]], [[#Gas]], [[#Gas Estimator]], [[#Gas Fees]]'' | ||
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=== Bear Market === | === Bear Market === | ||
: A general and sustained downward trend of cryptocurrency and NFT prices, as well as market sentiment. | : A general and sustained downward trend of cryptocurrency and NFT prices, as well as market sentiment. | ||
:''See also: [[#Bearish]], [[#Bull Market]]''</div> | : ''See also: [[#Bearish]], [[#Bull Market]]'' | ||
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=== Bearish === | === Bearish === | ||
: ''Slang'' | : ''Slang'' | ||
:Indicates a lack of conviction regarding a market, industry, project, or even individual item. A pessimistic outlook. | : Indicates a lack of conviction regarding a market, industry, project, or even individual item. A pessimistic outlook. | ||
: ''See also: [[#Bear Market]], [[#Bullish]]'' | |||
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=== Bid === | === Bid === | ||
: An offer made by a potential buyer during an auction. The programmable nature of cryptocurrencies and [[NFTs]] allows for automation of this process if the proper [[#API|APIs]] or other tools are available on the auction platform. | : An offer made by a potential buyer during an auction. The programmable nature of cryptocurrencies and [[NFTs]] allows for automation of this process if the proper [[#API|APIs]] or other tools are available on the auction platform. | ||
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=== BIP === | === BIP === | ||
: ''Acronym - Bitcoin Improvement Proposal'' | : ''Acronym - Bitcoin Improvement Proposal'' | ||
:A standard format for proposing, discussing, and implementing changes to [[Bitcoin]] protocols and standards. | : A standard format for proposing, discussing, and implementing changes to [[Bitcoin]] protocols and standards. | ||
: https://github.com/bitcoin/bips/ | |||
: ''See also: [[#Bitcoin]]'' | |||
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=== Bitcoin === | === Bitcoin === | ||
: An open-sourced, cryptographically secured, decentralized, peer-to-peer digital currency released in 2009 by a pseudonymous entity known only as Satoshi Nakamoto. The blockchain and network is always capitalized (“'''[[Bitcoin]]'''”), while the cryptocurrency is not (“bitcoin”). Bitcoins may be subdivided to eight decimal places, with the smallest unit known as a satoshi - 1 BTC = 100,000,000 satoshis. | : An open-sourced, cryptographically secured, decentralized, peer-to-peer digital currency released in 2009 by a pseudonymous entity known only as Satoshi Nakamoto. The blockchain and network is always capitalized (“'''[[Bitcoin]]'''”), while the cryptocurrency is not (“bitcoin”). Bitcoins may be subdivided to eight decimal places, with the smallest unit known as a satoshi - 1 BTC = 100,000,000 satoshis. | ||
:The '''[[Bitcoin]]''' network is secured and transactions are validated through a Proof of Work system by miners around the globe, and as such, is not controlled by any individual, government, or organization. Miners are incentivized with rewards in the form of newly created bitcoins and transaction fees submitted by users. | : The '''[[Bitcoin]]''' network is secured and transactions are validated through a Proof of Work system by miners around the globe, and as such, is not controlled by any individual, government, or organization. Miners are incentivized with rewards in the form of newly created bitcoins and transaction fees submitted by users. | ||
:The '''[[Bitcoin]]''' whitepaper: https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf | : The '''[[Bitcoin]]''' whitepaper: https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf | ||
:More info can be found at https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Bitcoin | : More info can be found at https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Bitcoin | ||
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=== BitLicense === | === BitLicense === | ||
: Virtual currency regulation 23 NYCRR Part 200 issued by the New York Department of Financial Services in 2015. Any person or business conducting activities involving virtual currencies in the state of New York or involving a resident of New York can either apply for a '''BitLicense''' or for a charter. | : Virtual currency regulation 23 NYCRR Part 200 issued by the New York Department of Financial Services in 2015. Any person or business conducting activities involving virtual currencies in the state of New York or involving a resident of New York can either apply for a '''BitLicense''' or for a charter. | ||
:https://www.dfs.ny.gov/virtual_currency_businesses | : https://www.dfs.ny.gov/virtual_currency_businesses | ||
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=== Block === | === Block === | ||
: A record of transactions added to a blockchain, along with information pertaining to the previous '''block'''. The “chain” of data results in a distributed ledger synced and validated by nodes tasked with securing and supporting the network. | : A record of transactions added to a blockchain, along with information pertaining to the previous '''block'''. The “chain” of data results in a distributed ledger synced and validated by nodes tasked with securing and supporting the network. | ||
:''See also: [[#Blockchain]], [[#Blockchain Explorer]], [[#Block Reward]], [[#Mining]]''</div> | : ''See also: [[#Blockchain]], [[#Blockchain Explorer]], [[#Block Reward]], [[#Mining]]'' | ||
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=== Block Explorer === | === Block Explorer === | ||
: A website, application, or tool that provides an interface to navigate and explore blockchain address and account information. This information may include, but is not limited to transaction history, transaction status, transaction value, timestamps, fees, sender and recipient addresses, block height, miner rewards, smart contract source code and historical data, network statistics, and block confirmation times. | : A website, application, or tool that provides an interface to navigate and explore blockchain address and account information. This information may include, but is not limited to transaction history, transaction status, transaction value, timestamps, fees, sender and recipient addresses, block height, miner rewards, smart contract source code and historical data, network statistics, and block confirmation times. | ||
:''Block explorers''' are available for a variety of blockchains. Features and functionality will vary. | : '''Block explorers''' are available for a variety of blockchains. Features and functionality will vary. | ||
:''See also: [[#Block]], [[#Blockchain]]'' | |||
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=== Block Height === | === Block Height === | ||
: The number of confirmed blocks preceding a particular block in a blockchain. '''Block height''' indicates how many blocks have been added to the blockchain since its genesis block, or block 0. '''Block height''' increases sequentially with each new block added and confirmed and is utilized by consensus mechanisms to confirm the valid and accepted version of the chain. | : The number of confirmed blocks preceding a particular block in a blockchain. '''Block height''' indicates how many blocks have been added to the blockchain since its genesis block, or block 0. '''Block height''' increases sequentially with each new block added and confirmed and is utilized by consensus mechanisms to confirm the valid and accepted version of the chain. | ||
:''See also: [[#Block]], [[#Blockchain]]''</div> | : ''See also: [[#Block]], [[#Blockchain]]'' | ||
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=== Block Reward === | === Block Reward === | ||
: The incentive earned by miners or validators of a blockchain, usually in the form of newly minted cryptocurrency, transaction fees accumulated by the network, or both. '''Block rewards''' vary from blockchain to blockchain. | : The incentive earned by miners or validators of a blockchain, usually in the form of newly minted cryptocurrency, transaction fees accumulated by the network, or both. '''Block rewards''' vary from blockchain to blockchain. | ||
:''See also: [[#Blockchain]], [[#Mining]]''</div> | : ''See also: [[#Blockchain]], [[#Mining]]'' | ||
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=== Blockchain === | === Blockchain === | ||
: A distributed ledger or database of information related to accounts and transactions of a particular cryptocurrency. | : A distributed ledger or database of information related to accounts and transactions of a particular cryptocurrency. | ||
:''See also: [[#Block]], [[#Block Explorer]], [[#Private Blockchain]]''</div> | : ''See also: [[#Block]], [[#Block Explorer]], [[#Private Blockchain]]'' | ||
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=== Blockchain Explorer === | === Blockchain Explorer === | ||
: ''See [[#Block Explorer]]'' | : ''See [[#Block Explorer]]'' | ||
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=== Blockchain Trilemma === | === Blockchain Trilemma === | ||
: Coined by Vitalik Buterin, the '''blockchain trilemma''' refers to the challenge of simultaneously attempting to optimize a blockchain for decentralization, security, and scalability. | : Coined by Vitalik Buterin, the '''blockchain trilemma''' refers to the challenge of simultaneously attempting to optimize a blockchain for decentralization, security, and scalability. | ||
:''See also: [[#Blockchain]]''</div> | : ''See also: [[#Blockchain]]'' | ||
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=== Blue Chip === | === Blue Chip === | ||
: A term commonly used to indicate a project or collection likely to retain a high value for the foreseeable future. Originally used in this manner for financially successful stocks, the phrase refers to blue poker chips, which typically have the greatest value. | : A term commonly used to indicate a project or collection likely to retain a high value for the foreseeable future. Originally used in this manner for financially successful stocks, the phrase refers to blue poker chips, which typically have the greatest value. | ||
:''See also: [[#NFT]]''</div> | : ''See also: [[#NFT]]'' | ||
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=== BNB Chain === | === BNB Chain === | ||
: Originally named the Binance Smart Chain, '''BNB Chain''' was launched by Binance in 2020 as a blockchain network parallel to the Binance Chain. It utilizes the Binance Coin (BNB) as its native token for transaction fees, staking, and other functions. The chain was designed as a layer 1 solution with smart contracts and decentralized applications in mind. | : Originally named the Binance Smart Chain, '''BNB Chain''' was launched by Binance in 2020 as a blockchain network parallel to the Binance Chain. It utilizes the Binance Coin (BNB) as its native token for transaction fees, staking, and other functions. The chain was designed as a layer 1 solution with smart contracts and decentralized applications in mind. | ||
:''See also: [[#Blockchain]]''</div> | : ''See also: [[#Blockchain]]'' | ||
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=== Bored Ape Yacht Club === | === Bored Ape Yacht Club === | ||
: ''See [[BAYC]].'' | : ''See [[BAYC]].'' | ||
:Sometimes shortened to simply "Bored Apes." | : Sometimes shortened to simply "Bored Apes." | ||
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=== Brain Wallet === | === Brain Wallet === | ||
: The practice of memorizing the mnemonic sequence of 12 to 24 words used to derive cryptocurrency private keys as a form of “cold” storage. If this seed phrase is not recorded elsewhere, cryptocurrency stored in this manner are lost forever if the owner dies, becomes permanently incapacitated, or simply forgets the phrase. | : The practice of memorizing the mnemonic sequence of 12 to 24 words used to derive cryptocurrency private keys as a form of “cold” storage. If this seed phrase is not recorded elsewhere, cryptocurrency stored in this manner are lost forever if the owner dies, becomes permanently incapacitated, or simply forgets the phrase. | ||
:''See also: [[#Cold Wallet]], [[#Non-Custodial Wallet]], [[#Wallet]]''</div> | : ''See also: [[#Cold Wallet]], [[#Non-Custodial Wallet]], [[#Wallet]]'' | ||
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=== Bridge === | === Bridge === | ||
: A protocol built to allow separate blockchains to communicate. By creating a connection in this manner, the ability to transfer data or digital assets from one chain to another becomes a possibility. | : A protocol built to allow separate blockchains to communicate. By creating a connection in this manner, the ability to transfer data or digital assets from one chain to another becomes a possibility. | ||
:Sometimes used as a verb: to "'''bridge'''" a digital asset from one chain to another. | : Sometimes used as a verb: to "'''bridge'''" a digital asset from one chain to another. | ||
: ''See also: [[#Blockchain]]'' | |||
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=== BTC === | === BTC === | ||
: ''Ticker Symbol - Bitcoin'' | : ''Ticker Symbol - Bitcoin'' | ||
:The native cryptocurrency of the Bitcoin network. | : The native cryptocurrency of the Bitcoin network. | ||
:''See also: [[#Bitcoin]], [[#Exchange]]''</div> | : ''See also: [[#Bitcoin]], [[#Exchange]]'' | ||
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=== Bug Bounty === | === Bug Bounty === | ||
: A program offered to encourage individuals to report bugs in exchange for rewards or compensation. | : A program offered to encourage individuals to report bugs in exchange for rewards or compensation. | ||
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=== Buidl === | === Buidl === | ||
: ''Slang'' | : ''Slang'' | ||
:An intentional misspelling of the word "build" referencing the more infamous "[[#Hodl|hodl]]." In web3, it is often used to encourage community involvement and active development of the decentralization ecosystem. | : An intentional misspelling of the word "build" referencing the more infamous "[[#Hodl|hodl]]." In web3, it is often used to encourage community involvement and active development of the decentralization ecosystem. | ||
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=== Bull Market === | === Bull Market === | ||
: A general and sustained upward trend of cryptocurrency and NFT prices, as well as market sentiment. | : A general and sustained upward trend of cryptocurrency and NFT prices, as well as market sentiment. | ||
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=== Bullish === | === Bullish === | ||
: ''Slang'' | : ''Slang'' | ||
:Indicates a high level of conviction regarding a market, industry, project, or even individual item. An optimistic outlook. | : Indicates a high level of conviction regarding a market, industry, project, or even individual item. An optimistic outlook. | ||
:''See also: [[#Bearish]], [[#Bull Market]]''</div> | : ''See also: [[#Bearish]], [[#Bull Market]]'' | ||
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=== Burn === | === Burn === | ||
: The process of permanently removing tokens or coins from circulation by sending them to an inaccessible destination address. | : The process of permanently removing tokens or coins from circulation by sending them to an inaccessible destination address. | ||
:''See also: [[#Blockchain]]''</div> | : ''See also: [[#Blockchain]]'' | ||
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=== Byzantine Fault Tolerance === | === Byzantine Fault Tolerance === | ||
: The abilitity of a system to continue to operate as intended even if parts of the network are faulty or cannot be trusted. | : The abilitity of a system to continue to operate as intended even if parts of the network are faulty or cannot be trusted. | ||
:''See also: [[#Byzantine Generals Problem]]''</div> | : ''See also: [[#Byzantine Generals Problem]]'' | ||
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=== Byzantine Generals Problem === | === Byzantine Generals Problem === | ||
: A game theory scenario where consensus must be achieved in a decentralized system without the benefit of a trusted, centralized source. | : A game theory scenario where consensus must be achieved in a decentralized system without the benefit of a trusted, centralized source. | ||
:''See also: [[#Byzantine Fault Tolerance]]''</div> | : ''See also: [[#Byzantine Fault Tolerance]]'' | ||
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=== Byzantium Fork === | === Byzantium Fork === | ||
: The planned upgrade to Ethereum that occurred in October 2017. This was a hard fork on the roadmap to transition from Proof of Work to Proof of Stake and the fifth major upgrade in Ethereum's history. | : The planned upgrade to Ethereum that occurred in October 2017. This was a hard fork on the roadmap to transition from Proof of Work to Proof of Stake and the fifth major upgrade in Ethereum's history. | ||
:''See also: [[#Ethereum]], [[#Hard Fork]]''</div> | : ''See also: [[#Ethereum]], [[#Hard Fork]]'' | ||
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Revision as of 20:24, 12 September 2024
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Bag
- Slang
- Refers to the digital assets one may be holding, often those one is willing to sell as soon as it is profitable to do so.
- See also: #Holding A Bag/Holding Bags
Base Fee
- An algorithmically determined dynamic transaction fee, typically referring to Ethereum. This fee is determined by the network itself to prevent sudden spikes and is adjusted based on network activity and congestion. Transaction fees are collected by miners as an incentive to validate and include transactions in each block, as well as secure the network.
- See also: #Ethereum, #Gas, #Gas Estimator, #Gas Fees
Bear Market
- A general and sustained downward trend of cryptocurrency and NFT prices, as well as market sentiment.
- See also: #Bearish, #Bull Market
Bearish
- Slang
- Indicates a lack of conviction regarding a market, industry, project, or even individual item. A pessimistic outlook.
- See also: #Bear Market, #Bullish
Bid
BIP
- Acronym - Bitcoin Improvement Proposal
- A standard format for proposing, discussing, and implementing changes to Bitcoin protocols and standards.
- See also: #Bitcoin
Bitcoin
- An open-sourced, cryptographically secured, decentralized, peer-to-peer digital currency released in 2009 by a pseudonymous entity known only as Satoshi Nakamoto. The blockchain and network is always capitalized (“Bitcoin”), while the cryptocurrency is not (“bitcoin”). Bitcoins may be subdivided to eight decimal places, with the smallest unit known as a satoshi - 1 BTC = 100,000,000 satoshis.
- The Bitcoin network is secured and transactions are validated through a Proof of Work system by miners around the globe, and as such, is not controlled by any individual, government, or organization. Miners are incentivized with rewards in the form of newly created bitcoins and transaction fees submitted by users.
- The Bitcoin whitepaper: https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf
- More info can be found at https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Bitcoin
BitLicense
- Virtual currency regulation 23 NYCRR Part 200 issued by the New York Department of Financial Services in 2015. Any person or business conducting activities involving virtual currencies in the state of New York or involving a resident of New York can either apply for a BitLicense or for a charter.
Block
- A record of transactions added to a blockchain, along with information pertaining to the previous block. The “chain” of data results in a distributed ledger synced and validated by nodes tasked with securing and supporting the network.
- See also: #Blockchain, #Blockchain Explorer, #Block Reward, #Mining
Block Explorer
- A website, application, or tool that provides an interface to navigate and explore blockchain address and account information. This information may include, but is not limited to transaction history, transaction status, transaction value, timestamps, fees, sender and recipient addresses, block height, miner rewards, smart contract source code and historical data, network statistics, and block confirmation times.
- Block explorers are available for a variety of blockchains. Features and functionality will vary.
- See also: #Block, #Blockchain
Block Height
- The number of confirmed blocks preceding a particular block in a blockchain. Block height indicates how many blocks have been added to the blockchain since its genesis block, or block 0. Block height increases sequentially with each new block added and confirmed and is utilized by consensus mechanisms to confirm the valid and accepted version of the chain.
- See also: #Block, #Blockchain
Block Reward
- The incentive earned by miners or validators of a blockchain, usually in the form of newly minted cryptocurrency, transaction fees accumulated by the network, or both. Block rewards vary from blockchain to blockchain.
- See also: #Blockchain, #Mining
Blockchain
- A distributed ledger or database of information related to accounts and transactions of a particular cryptocurrency.
- See also: #Block, #Block Explorer, #Private Blockchain
Blockchain Trilemma
- Coined by Vitalik Buterin, the blockchain trilemma refers to the challenge of simultaneously attempting to optimize a blockchain for decentralization, security, and scalability.
- See also: #Blockchain
Blue Chip
- A term commonly used to indicate a project or collection likely to retain a high value for the foreseeable future. Originally used in this manner for financially successful stocks, the phrase refers to blue poker chips, which typically have the greatest value.
- See also: #NFT
BNB Chain
- Originally named the Binance Smart Chain, BNB Chain was launched by Binance in 2020 as a blockchain network parallel to the Binance Chain. It utilizes the Binance Coin (BNB) as its native token for transaction fees, staking, and other functions. The chain was designed as a layer 1 solution with smart contracts and decentralized applications in mind.
- See also: #Blockchain
Brain Wallet
- The practice of memorizing the mnemonic sequence of 12 to 24 words used to derive cryptocurrency private keys as a form of “cold” storage. If this seed phrase is not recorded elsewhere, cryptocurrency stored in this manner are lost forever if the owner dies, becomes permanently incapacitated, or simply forgets the phrase.
- See also: #Cold Wallet, #Non-Custodial Wallet, #Wallet
Bridge
- A protocol built to allow separate blockchains to communicate. By creating a connection in this manner, the ability to transfer data or digital assets from one chain to another becomes a possibility.
- Sometimes used as a verb: to "bridge" a digital asset from one chain to another.
- See also: #Blockchain
BTC
- Ticker Symbol - Bitcoin
- The native cryptocurrency of the Bitcoin network.
Bug Bounty
- A program offered to encourage individuals to report bugs in exchange for rewards or compensation.
Buidl
- Slang
- An intentional misspelling of the word "build" referencing the more infamous "hodl." In web3, it is often used to encourage community involvement and active development of the decentralization ecosystem.
Bull Market
- A general and sustained upward trend of cryptocurrency and NFT prices, as well as market sentiment.
Bullish
- Slang
- Indicates a high level of conviction regarding a market, industry, project, or even individual item. An optimistic outlook.
- See also: #Bearish, #Bull Market
Burn
- The process of permanently removing tokens or coins from circulation by sending them to an inaccessible destination address.
- See also: #Blockchain
Byzantine Fault Tolerance
- The abilitity of a system to continue to operate as intended even if parts of the network are faulty or cannot be trusted.
- See also: #Byzantine Generals Problem
Byzantine Generals Problem
- A game theory scenario where consensus must be achieved in a decentralized system without the benefit of a trusted, centralized source.
- See also: #Byzantine Fault Tolerance
Byzantium Fork
- The planned upgrade to Ethereum that occurred in October 2017. This was a hard fork on the roadmap to transition from Proof of Work to Proof of Stake and the fifth major upgrade in Ethereum's history.
- See also: #Ethereum, #Hard Fork