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Zk-SNARKs
Crypto GlossaryA proof that allows one party to prove it owns certain information without revealing it.What Are Zk-SNARKS?Zk-SNARKs stands for Zero-Knowledge Succinct Non-Interactive Argument of Knowledge.They help establish trust when interacting in a blockchain…
Zero Knowledge Rollups
Crypto GlossaryA zero-knowledge rollup is a Layer 2 blockchain solution that performs computations and storage off-chain while funds are held in a smart contract.As demand on the Ethereum network started to rise with the NFT and yield farming crazes that began…
Zero Knowledge Rollup
Crypto GlossaryA zero knowledge rollup is a type of layer 2 scaling solution that relies on zero knowledge cryptographyWhat Is a Zero Knowledge Rollup?A zero knowledge rollup is a type of layer 2 scaling solution that relies on zero knowledge cryptography…
Zero Knowledge Proof
Crypto GlossaryProving certain information or data is true without revealing it.What is Zero Knowledge Proof?Zero knowledge is a building block used for authentication and identification.Zero knowledge proofs (ZKPs) make it possible to anonymize crypto transactions. …
Zero-Knowledge Proof
Crypto GlossaryIn cryptography, a zero-knowledge proof enables one party to provide evidence that a transaction or event happened without revealing private details of that transaction or event.What Are Zero-Knowledge Proofs?Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP), also…
Zero Confirmation/Unconfirmed Transaction
Crypto GlossaryA zero confirmation or unconfirmed transaction is defined as an exchange that has not yet been recorded or verified on the blockchainWhat Is a Zero Confirmation or Unconfirmed Transaction ?A zero confirmation or unconfirmed transaction is defined…
Zero Confirmation Transaction
Crypto GlossaryAlternative phrasing for an unconfirmed transaction.What Are Zero Confirmation Transactions?Every transaction must be included in a block in order to be acknowledged by the network as a valid transfer of funds.Transactions made at the same time…
YTD
Crypto GlossaryStands for Year to Date.What Is Year to Date (YTD)?Year to Date is a metric that examines how an asset has performed so far in a calendar year — spanning the period from January 1 to now.Here's an example. Bitcoin started 2021 at $29,032 and…
Yield Farming
Crypto GlossaryYield farming involves earning interest by investing crypto in decentralized finance markets.What Is Yield Farming?Yield farming is a broad term — and in its simplest form, it involves trying to get the biggest return possible from cryptocurrency.This…
Winding Up
Crypto GlossaryIn decentralized finance (DeFi), winding up essentially means wrapping crypto tokens through various projects in order to find the best yield. What Is Winding Up?In decentralized finance (DeFi), winding up essentially means wrapping crypto…
Winding Down
Crypto GlossaryWinding down is the process of unwrapping tokens back to their original form in DeFi.What Is Winding Down?In decentralized finance (DeFi), winding down is the process of unwrapping tokens back to their original form, which involves multiple…
Whitepaper
Crypto GlossaryA document released by a crypto project that gives investors technical information about its concept, and a roadmap for how it plans to grow and succeed.What Is a White Paper?Whitepapers explain the purpose and technology behind a project.They…