Cryptocurrency Glossary
Definitions of common cryptocurrency and blockchain terms.
APY
Annual Percentage Yield - the annual rate of return including compounding
DCA
Dollar-Cost Averaging - investing fixed amounts at regular intervals
DeFi
Decentralized Finance - financial services built on blockchain
Fiat
Traditional government-issued currency (USD, EUR, etc.)
HODL
Hold On for Dear Life - holding cryptocurrency long-term
ROI
Return on Investment - percentage return on an investment
Staking
Locking cryptocurrency to support network operations and earn rewards
Whale
Large cryptocurrency holder with significant market influence