Crypto Dictionary

aBFT

Sovereign Assets • Layer 1s • Payment Networks

asynchronous Byzantine Fault Tolerance — highest grade of consensus security

aBFT (Asynchronous Byzantine Fault Tolerance) is the(...)

Access Control

Ownership • Legacy • Access Control • Sovereignty

permission-gated utility design

Access Control refers to the on-chain or tokenized mechanisms that restrict or enable(...)

Access Debate

Governance Layer • Validators • Protocol Integrity

the tension between open access and gated participation

Access Debate refers to the ongoing philosophical and structural(...)

Access Maturity Curves

Ownership • Legacy • Access Control

time-scaled permission architecture

Access Maturity Curves are systems that unlock features, rights, or privileges based on(...)

Access Without Expense

NFT Mechanics • Creator Income • Resale Systems

non-depleting participation model

Access Without Expense refers to digital ownership structures — especially NFTs(...)

$ACH

Sovereign Infrastructure • L1s • Payment Networks

native asset

Hybrid Payment Token for Crypto-Fiat Settlement

$ACH is the native token of Alchemy Pay, a hybrid payments platform(...)

Active Farming

DeFi Strategies • Yield Models • Token Income

hands-on liquidity deployment requiring ongoing management

Active Farming is the practice of deploying capital into DeFi(...)

Active Yield Generation

DeFi Strategies • Yield Models • Token Income

proactive capital deployment for real-time income

Active Yield Generation refers to the proactive use of capital(...)

$ADA

Sovereign Infrastructure • L1s • Payment Networks

native asset

Layer 1 Proof of Stake Blockchain

$ADA is the native token of Cardano, a Layer 1 blockchain platform built on(...)

AI

Web3 Infrastructure • Tools • Interfaces

artificial intelligence systems for automation and analysis

AI (Artificial Intelligence) refers to the development of computer systems that(...)

Airdrop Models

DeFi Strategies • Yield Models • Token Income

token distribution and incentive design

Airdrop Models are structured distribution mechanisms used by blockchain protocols(...)

Airdrops

DeFi Strategies • Yield Models • Token Income

free token distributions rewarding early adoption or ecosystem participation

Airdrops are distributions of tokens sent directly to(...)

Air-Gapped Wallet

Web3 Infrastructure • Tools • Interfaces

fully isolated offline signing device

Air-Gapped Wallet is a type of cold wallet that is completely isolated from any(...)

Akash

Web3 Infrastructure • Tools • Ecosystem Access

decentralized cloud computing marketplace powered by $AKT

Akash Network is an open-source, decentralized marketplace for cloud(...)

$AKT

Web3 Infrastructure • Tools • Ecosystem Access

native token of Akash Network — decentralized cloud computing marketplace

$AKT is the native utility token of Akash Network — an(...)

Algorithmic Stablecoin

DeFi Strategies • Yield Models • Token Income

non-collateral stable peg token

An Algorithmic Stablecoin uses smart contracts and on-chain supply control to(...)

Allocated Storage

Real-World Assets • Bullion • Physical Collateral

segregated precious metal custody

Allocated Storage refers to a custody method where specific bars or quantities of a(...)

Altcoin Signals

Technical Indicators • Price Action • Chart Signals

rotation-based market triggers

Altcoin signals refer to technical, on-chain, or sentiment-based indicators that(...)

Altcoin Surge Indicators

Technical Indicators • Price Action • Chart Signals

on-chain and sentiment signals that precede altcoin breakouts

Altcoin Surge Indicators are a collection of(...)

Alternative Trading Paradigm

Technical Analysis • Chart Patterns • Cycle Theory

outside-the-box market logic

Alternative Trading Paradigm refers to any philosophy, system, or strategy(...)

Altseason

Technical Indicators • Cycle Patterns • Capital Rotation

the market phase where altcoins collectively outperform Bitcoin

Altseason is the recognized market phase within a(...)

Amazon Box Theory

DeFi Strategies • Yield Models • Token Income

modern consumption mindset reframed through opportunity cost

You either have a ton of Amazon boxes in your stash, or(...)

AMM

DeFi Strategies • Yield Models • Token Income

algorithmic liquidity pool system

Automated Market Maker — AMM

An AMM is a decentralized trading system that allows users to swap(...)

Anti-Churn Infrastructure

Ownership • Legacy • Access Control • Sovereignty

decentralized systems engineered to reduce user and capital turnover

Anti-Churn Infrastructure refers to(...)

Anti-Speculative Anchor

DeFi Strategies • Yield Models • Token Income

stability through utility

Anti-speculative anchor refers to the core functional features of a token or asset that(...)

Anti-Sybil Defense

Web3 Infrastructure • Tools • Ecosystem Access

mechanisms that prevent fake identities from exploiting decentralized systems

Anti-Sybil Defense refers to the collection(...)

Anti-Whale Mechanism

Ownership • Legacy • Access Control • Sovereignty

protocol-level concentration defense

Anti-Whale Mechanism refers to built-in protocol rules or smart contract(...)

APR - Annual Percentage Rate

DeFi Strategies • Yield Models • Token Income

simple annual interest rate without compounding

APR (Annual Percentage Rate) is the yearly interest rate(...)

APY - Annual Percentage Yield

DeFi Strategies • Yield Models • Token Income

compounded return rate

APY (Annual Percentage Yield) is the real rate of return earned on an investment or(...)

Archetypal Mapping

Governance Layer • Validators • Protocol Control

narrative resonance system

Archetypal Mapping is a framework that assigns symbolic, psychological, or mythological(...)

Archival Node

Governance Layer • Validators • Protocol Control

complete blockchain history storage

An archival node is a type of full node that stores the complete history of a(...)

Asset-Backed Supply Model

Real-World Assets • Bullion • Physical Collateral

collateral-minted token framework

Asset-Backed Supply Model is a token supply mechanism where new tokens(...)

Asset-Linked Income

Real-World Assets • Bullion • Tangible Value

value-backed yield

Asset-linked income refers to yield or rewards generated from the performance, usage, or intrinsic(...)

Asset Seizure Defense Layer

Ownership • Legacy • Access Control • Sovereignty

structural protection against forced confiscation

Asset Seizure Defense Layer refers to a strategic(...)

Asset Type Diversification

Real-World Assets • Bullion • Physical Collateral

capital spread across structurally different asset classes to reduce risk and increase flow stability

Asset(...)

Astro-Technical Blends

DeFi Strategies • Yield Models • Token Income

hybrid market analysis using astrology and TA

Astro-technical blends combine traditional technical analysis(...)

Auto-Compounding

DeFi Strategies • Yield Models • Token Income

automated reinvestment for exponential yield growth

Auto-Compounding is a yield optimization mechanism where earned(...)

Automated Inheritance Layer

Ownership • Legacy • Access Control • Sovereignty

programmable wealth transfer • smart contract trigger system • legacy automation framework • sovereign asset(...)

Automated Inheritance Protocols

Ownership • Legacy • Access Control • Sovereignty

smart contract wealth transfer • conditional ownership trigger system • jurisdiction-free estate(...)

Automated Market Makers

DeFi Strategies • Yield Models • Token Income

algorithmic protocols replacing traditional order books

Automated Market Makers (AMMs) are decentralized trading(...)

Automated Treasury Routing

DeFi Strategies • Yield Models • Token Income

protocol-controlled allocation of revenue and rewards

Automated Treasury Routing refers to the backend logic(...)

Autonomous Income

Ownership • Legacy • Sovereignty

self-executing earnings without intermediaries

Autonomous Income refers to earnings generated and distributed automatically by(...)

Autonomous Yield Architecture

DeFi Strategies • Yield Models • Token Income

self-operating protocol systems for long-term, user-free income

Autonomous Yield Architecture refers to a(...)

$AVAX

Native Asset • Layer 1 • Smart Contracts

multichain platform with subnet architecture and sub-second finality

$AVAX is the native token of the Avalanche blockchain, a Layer 1(...)

Backend Mechanisms

DeFi Strategies • Yield Models • Token Income

automated logic and infrastructure that powers income systems behind the scenes

Backend Mechanisms refer to the(...)

Backloaded Vesting

Governance Layer • Validators • Protocol Control

delayed-weighted release structure

Backloaded Vesting is a token distribution model where the majority of tokens(...)

Backup Management

Ownership • Access Control • Legacy Planning

systematic protection and recovery architecture for digital asset access

Backup Management is the ongoing practice of(...)

$BAD - ai

Web3 • AI Integration • Governance

AI-driven meme token experiment

$BAD is the native token of Bad Idea AI, a bold Web3 experiment that merges AI agents, blockchain(...)

Bank Bail-ins

Ownership • Legacy • Access Control • Sovereignty

crisis recapitalization through depositor and creditor funds

Bank bail-ins are financial crisis response measures in(...)

Bank Bailouts

Ownership • Legacy • Access Control • Sovereignty

government rescue of failing financial institutions

Bank bailouts refer to financial assistance provided by governments(...)

Base-Layer Value Anchors

Real-World Assets • Bullion • Tangible Value

foundational assets that secure long-term purchasing power, stability, and yield potential

Base-Layer Value Anchors(...)

Behavioral Deterrent

Ownership • Legacy • Access Control • Sovereignty

incentive-aligned discouragement mechanism

Behavioral Deterrent refers to a protocol-level mechanism or rule(...)

Behavioral Filtering

Ownership • Legacy • Access Control • Sovereignty

decision stream segmentation

Behavioral Filtering refers to the process of identifying, categorizing, and(...)

Behavioral Incentives

Ownership • Legacy • Access Control

action-reward reinforcement systems

Behavioral Incentives are tokenized or protocol-level reward mechanisms designed to shape(...)

Behavioral Lock-In

Ownership • Legacy • Access Control • Sovereignty

participation-anchored yield model

Behavioral Lock-In is a protocol design principle where users become(...)

Behavioral Trigger

Ownership • Legacy • Sovereignty

sovereignty signal

Behavioral Trigger refers to a subconscious cue, event, or input that initiates a predictable behavior — often(...)

Bitcoin Dominance

Technical Indicators • Price Action • Chart Signals

market cap share measuring capital concentration in BTC

Bitcoin Dominance refers to the percentage of the total(...)

Bitcoin Halving

Sovereign Assets • Layer 1s • Payment Networks

monetary event

Bitcoin Halving is a pre-programmed event in the Bitcoin protocol that occurs approximately every 210,000(...)

Bitcoin Misery Index (BMI)

Technical Indicators • Price Action • Chart Signals

technical sentiment oscillator

Bitcoin Misery Index (BMI) is a market sentiment tool created by Tom Lee(...)

Blockchain

Web3 Infrastructure • Tools • Interfaces

decentralized digital ledger technology

A blockchain is a decentralized, distributed digital ledger that records transactions(...)