Crypto lingo can be a wild ride — one minute you're hearing about "HODLing," the next it’s "bears" and "FUDs." If you're lost in the sea of acronyms, memes, and market slang, don't stress. This page breaks down the key terms you'll see flying around in crypto chats, TikToks, and trading groups. Whether you're just curious about Bitcoin, deep into altcoins, or simply trying not to get scammed, this glossary has you covered. Stay fluent in crypto-speak with Cyber Defs and avoid getting left behind.
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Term
Meaning
1hr
(1 Hour)
Data for the past hour.
24hr
(24 Hours)
Data for the past 24 hours.
30d
(30 Days)
Data for the past 30 days.
7d
(7 Days)
Data for the past 7 days.
Algo-Trading
(Algorithmic Trading)
Automated trading system where buy and sell orders are placed according to the rules of a computer program or algorithm.
Cryptocurrencies are designed to work as a medium of exchange in place of official currencies. They use cryptography to secure transactions, control the creation of additional units, and to verify the transfer of assets.
dAPI
(Decentralized API)
API services that are intrinsically interoperable with blockchain technology.
A crowdfunding mechanism by which some start-up companies raise capital, issuing "tokens" in exchange for legal tender or other cryptocurrencies.
Mining
(Verifying Blockchain Transactions)
A process in which blocks are added to a blockchain, thereby verifying transactions. It is also the process through which new some cryptocurrency coins are created.
No-Coiner
(Non-Believer in Cryptocurrencies)
A person who does not hold cryptocurrencies and who insists that they have little value and/or are doomed to fail.
A unique entry on a blockchain, which can represent items that cannot be replicated (such as original works of digital art, original songs, unique images, trading cards, etc).
