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Whale

An address on the blockchain that holds a large number of crypto. General, an address is called a whale if more than 10% of the total number of coins in circulation. The address can be of an individual or company.

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Consensus mechanism

When a transaction takes place in a blockchain network, the status of the transaction must be...

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Staking

Staking is the process by which a user of a blockchain network "stakes" or locks their cryptocurrency assets to a network ...

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DeFi

DeFi, short for Decentralized Finance, is a financial ecosystem built on blockchain technology, which aims to transform conventional finance services. It offers endless possibilities, like digital assets, smart contracts, and decentralized applications (dApps), all driven by transparency and efficiency.

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Gas

The cost associated with handling and executing smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain is called gas...

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ERC-20

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