APY stands for Annual Percentage Yield, and it is a financial term that represents the total amount of interest earned on a savings account or investment over a year, taking into account the effects of compounding. Unlike APR (Annual Percentage Rate), which focuses on the cost of borrowing, APY is […]
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APR stands for Annual Percentage Rate, and it is a crucial financial concept that represents the total yearly cost of borrowing money or the total annual return on an investment, expressed as a percentage. APR includes not just the interest rate, but also any additional fees or costs associated with […]
An angel investor is an individual who provides capital to startups or early-stage companies, usually in exchange for equity or convertible debt. Angel investors are often successful entrepreneurs or professionals who have the financial resources to support new ventures and are interested in helping innovative businesses grow. Unlike venture capitalists, […]
aNFTs (Autonomous Non-Fungible Tokens) are an emerging concept in the blockchain and NFT space that represent a new type of non-fungible token with self-governing or autonomous properties. Unlike traditional NFTs, which are static and require external interaction to change or evolve, aNFTs can operate independently, reacting to certain conditions or […]
The 0x Protocol is a decentralized exchange protocol that enables peer-to-peer trading of Ethereum-based tokens (ERC-20 and ERC-721 tokens) directly on the Ethereum blockchain. It provides a foundation for developers to build decentralized exchanges (DEXs) and other financial applications that facilitate seamless token exchanges without relying on traditional centralized exchanges. […]
An unpermissioned ledger, also known as a public or permissionless ledger, is a type of distributed ledger that is open to anyone. In an unpermissioned ledger, anyone can participate in the network, view the ledger, validate transactions, and contribute to consensus without needing approval or permission from a central authority. […]
A replicated ledger is a type of distributed ledger where copies of the same ledger are stored and maintained across multiple nodes in a network. Each node has an identical copy of the ledger, and any changes or updates made to the ledger are synchronized across all copies. This ensures […]
An attestation ledger is a specialized type of blockchain or distributed ledger that is used to record, verify, and store attestations—statements or proofs that validate certain facts, claims, or events. These attestations can be related to identities, transactions, credentials, or other types of data. The purpose of an attestation ledger […]
Crypto sharding is a scaling technique used in blockchain networks to increase transaction throughput and improve overall performance. It involves breaking the blockchain into smaller, more manageable parts called “shards.” Each shard processes a subset of the network’s transactions and smart contracts, allowing the network to handle more transactions in […]
Public Key Cryptography, also known as asymmetric cryptography, is a method of encrypting and decrypting data using a pair of keys: a public key and a private key. It is widely used in securing communications, protecting sensitive data, and ensuring the integrity of digital transactions. Here’s an overview of what […]
