Ethereum
Smart contract network
Ethereum is a decentralized blockchain platform that enables smart contracts—programs that execute automatically when conditions are met.
Its cryptocurrency is called ether (ETH), often loosely called ethereum in casual usage.
Unlike Bitcoin, which primarily functions as digital currency, Ethereum was designed as a programmable platform for building decentralized applications: Most NFTs are minted on Ethereum.
Blockchain-verified digital ownership
- fungibleReplaceable by equivalent items
- non-fungibleNot mutually substitutable
- mintingProducing official currency
- burningCombustion in progress
airdrop · stablecoin · tokenomics · supply · transfer · approve · allowance · metadata
Self-enforcing coded agreements
- decentralizedLacking single authority
- consensusGeneral group agreement
- proof of stakeBlockchain validation via holdings
- shardingSplitting data horizontally
nodes · validators · state · transactions · blocks · finality · rollups · sidechains
Alternative digital currency
- walletSmall case for currency
- tradingExchanging for value
- exchangeMutual giving and receiving
- market capTotal equity value
volatility · whale · bull run · bear market · liquidity · gas price · cold storage · private key
Temporary provision of resources
- borrowingTemporary taking of another's
- collateralSecurity for debt
- stakingRisking something valuable
- swapsMutual trades
Formal plan for consideration
- votingFormally registering a choice
- forkTined eating tool
- upgradeRaise to higher standard
- communityCollective of connected people
foundation · roadmap · decentralization · treasury · delegation · quorum · snapshot
Collected works or assets
- diversificationExpanding into varied areas
- ROIProfit-to-cost ratio
- speculationUnproven theorizing or risky investment
- volatilityRapid, unpredictable changeability
risk · returns · accumulation · entry point · exit strategy · market cycle · allocation · long-term
NFT
Blockchain-verified digital ownership
- fungibleReplaceable by equivalent items
- non-fungibleNot mutually substitutable
- mintingProducing official currency
burning · airdrop · stablecoin · tokenomics · supply · transfer · approve · allowance · metadata
smart contracts
Self-enforcing coded agreements
- decentralizedLacking single authority
- consensusGeneral group agreement
- proof of stakeBlockchain validation via holdings
sharding · nodes · validators · state · transactions · blocks · finality · rollups · sidechains · web3
altcoin
Alternative digital currency
market cap · volatility · whale · bull run · bear market · liquidity · gas price · cold storage · private key · public address
lending
Temporary provision of resources
- borrowingTemporary taking of another's
- collateralSecurity for debt
- stakingRisking something valuable
swaps · slippage · vaults · protocols · permissionless
proposal
Formal plan for consideration
community · foundation · roadmap · decentralization · treasury · delegation · quorum · snapshot
portfolio
Collected works or assets
- diversificationExpanding into varied areas
- ROIProfit-to-cost ratio
- speculationUnproven theorizing or risky investment
volatility · risk · returns · accumulation · entry point · exit strategy · market cycle · allocation · long-term · short-term
bytecode
Compiled platform-neutral instructions
- fintechfintech, mobile banking, digital wallet, mobile payment, digital wallets
- CryptocurrenciesBitcoin, Litecoin, Ripple, Dogecoin, Cardano
- moneydollar, euro, coin, cash, pound
- cryptoBitcoin, blockchain, cryptocurrency, tokens, token
- alternative currencylocal currency, scrip, cryptocurrency, crypto, digital currency
- CryptocurrencyBitcoin, altcoin, crypto, cryptocurrency, blockchain
Ethereumcentral banking
State management of currency
Federal Reserve · SWIFT · Wall Street · Visa · Mastercard
- ethereal glowSoft, otherworldly luminescence
- ethereal beautyUnearthly, delicate attractiveness
- ethereal lightLuminosity seeming not earthly
- ethereal soundDelicate, otherworldly music
- ethereal beingIncorporeal supernatural entity
- ethereal planeNonphysical realm of existence