Crypto Glossary

Total supply refers to the complete number of tokens a cryptocurrency project is programmed to create and distribute over its lifetime.

Tor, short for The Onion Router, is a network that enables private and anonymous internet browsing by routing traffic through a decentralized network of volunteer-operated servers.

Tokenomics Definition: Tokenomics refers to the study of how tokens operate within an ecosystem, focusing on factors such as supply, demand, utility, and distribution mechanisms.

Tokenize Definition: Converting real-world assets into digital tokens for seamless transfer, ownership, and trading on blockchain platforms.

Token Definition: A token is a digital representation of an asset or utility, widely utilized in blockchain ecosystems for diverse functions such as transactions, governance, and access to specific services.

A ticker is a short abbreviation or symbol representing a cryptocurrency, used for quick identification on exchanges and trading platforms.

Throughput Definition: The measure of a blockchain network’s ability to process transactions within a specific timeframe, critical for scalability and optimal performance.

The Merge (Ethereum 2.0) Definition: The Merge marks Ethereum’s transition from a proof-of-work (PoW) to a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, uniting the ETH1 execution layer with the ETH2 consensus layer to enhance scalability and energy efficiency.

Tether (USDT) is a cryptocurrency backed by the US Dollar, making it the leading fiat-collateralized stablecoin by market capitalization.

Sybil Attack Definition: A Sybil attack is a security breach in which an attacker creates multiple fake identities to manipulate or disrupt a network’s functionality and compromise its consensus mechanisms.