Glossary Overview
A “summary-first” page: each term shows what it is, what it’s used for, and the fastest next step. Clean, scannable, and built for quick decisions.
Quick summaries
Skim the “what / why / risk” in seconds—then open the full guide when you’re ready.
Bitcoin
The first decentralized cryptocurrency—secured by miners and recorded on a public blockchain ledger.
Blockchain
A distributed ledger that records transactions as linked blocks—transparent, tamper-resistant, and auditable.
Cryptomonnaie
Digital currencies secured by cryptography, traded on exchanges, stored in wallets, and recorded on blockchains.
Crypto-arbitrage
A trading approach that targets price differences between exchanges—execution speed and fees are crucial.
FOMO
“Fear of missing out” often causes late entries and emotional decisions—discipline beats hype.
NFT
Non-fungible tokens certify ownership of a unique digital asset through smart contracts on a blockchain.