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Crypto Glossary

~1 min read · Last updated: 2026-07-09

Blockchain — a distributed digital ledger that records transactions across a network of computers.

Wallet — a tool used to store the keys that prove ownership of digital assets and authorize transactions.

Private key — a secret code that allows access to and control over a wallet's assets. It should never be shared.

Digital asset — a general term for cryptocurrencies and other blockchain-based assets.

Volatility — the degree to which an asset's price changes over a given period of time.

KYC (Know Your Customer) — an identity verification process some platforms use as part of registration.

Activation threshold — the minimum amount referenced for an account to be considered active on this offer.

Network fee — a cost associated with processing a transaction on a blockchain network.