In digital currency, an address is basically a destination where a user sends and receives digital currency. In a way, it is similar to a bank account. These addresses usually include a long series of letters and...
Airdrop
It is essentially a marketing tactic that is commonly used by a number of startups in order to build hype as well as increase the popularity of particular cryptocurrency produce (such as a coin, platform, etc). Most...
Algorithm
A process or set of rules to be followed in problem-solving or calculation operations, usually by a computer, although humans tend to follow steps algorithmically as well (let’s say doing math or following a recipe).
All-Time-Low (ATL)
All-Time-Low is the exact opposite of what the term ATH represents — which is the lowest price point of a particular cryptocurrency during its entire life cycle.
Altcoin
An altcoin is an abbreviation of “Bitcoin alternative”. Currently, the majority of altcoins are forks of Bitcoin with usually minor changes to the proof of work (POW) algorithm of the Bitcoin blockchain. The most...
AML Anti-Money Laundering
The term AML refers to a set of intl. rules and regulations that have been devised to curtail criminal activity related to money laundering (crypto to cash and vice versa).
API
API is short for ‘Application Programming Interface’. Simply put, it refers to a set of protocols and operational tools that are required by developers to build software applications. From a more technical perspective...
Arbitrage
It is a common practice that seeks to help day traders take advantage of price variations (that exist to a particular commodity) between different cryptocurrency exchanges at any given time.
ASIC
An “Application Specific Integrated Circuit” is a silicon chip specifically designed to do a single task. In the case of Bitcoin, they are designed to process SHA-256 hashing problems to mine new bitcoins. ASICs are...
ATH
“ATH” is an abbreviation of “all-time high.” This term can be quite helpful to know for tracking the digital currency markets. These assets are so volatile, so keeping their ATH in mind can prove...
