A marketplace platform that lists, discovers, and facilitates trading of NFTs from multiple blockchain networks in a unified interface....

An oracle specifically designed to deliver and synchronize external data across multiple blockchain networks, ensuring consistent and timely updates on each chain....

An oracle service that delivers external data—such as prices, randomness, or events—to smart contracts on multiple blockchain networks in a synchronized manner....

Cross-chain Rollup Messaging refers to protocols and mechanisms that enable communication and data transfer between a Layer 2 rollup and another blockchain (which could be Layer 1 or another Layer 2…...

A comprehensive evaluation of security risks spanning multiple blockchains, bridges, relayers, and cross‑chain smart contracts to identify vulnerabilities in the end‑to‑end interoperability stack....

A protocol that automatically allocates user capital across yield opportunities on multiple blockchains to maximize returns while balancing risk and fees....

A communication paradigm allowing different consensus mechanisms (e.g. PoW, PoS, BFT) to interoperate by exchanging verified messages and state commitments....

A vulnerability where a smart contract calls an external contract which then re‑enters the original contract before the first invocation completes, potentially manipulating state in unexpected ways....

A protocol for sending messages between execution environments or layers (e.g. Layer‑1 to Layer‑2), ensuring ordered, guaranteed delivery and proof of inclusion....

A margin trading mode where a trader’s entire account equity is used to collateralize positions across multiple markets or instruments, sharing margin across positions....

An order type that matches buy and sell orders across different trading venues or chains, executing an atomic swap without requiring on‑chain bridging by the user....

A crypto-collateralized stablecoin is a type of stablecoin that maintains its peg to a stable asset (usually a fiat currency like the USD) by being over-collateralized with other cryptocurrencies…...

A digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security, operates on a blockchain or distributed ledger, and typically functions independently of central banks or governmental authorities....

Cryptocurrency classification refers to the legal and regulatory process of determining whether a specific cryptocurrency or digital token should be categorized as a non-security asset (like a…...

The protection of blockchain networks and protocols through economic incentive structures that make attacks financially irrational or prohibitively expensive. Cryptoeconomic security combines…...

The capability of a cryptographic system to rapidly transition between different cryptographic primitives, algorithms, or parameters without significant changes to the overall system architecture.…...

An algorithm that generates a sequence of numbers that appears random and is unpredictable, even if parts of its internal state or previous outputs are known. CSPRNGs are suitable for generating…...

A cryptographic parameter review is a specialized security assessment that focuses on the selection, generation, and management of cryptographic parameters used in a system or protocol. This review…...

A well-established, low-level cryptographic algorithm that serves as a fundamental building block for constructing more complex cryptographic systems and protocols. Primitives are typically designed…...

The science of secure communication and data protection using mathematical techniques to encrypt and decrypt information, verify authenticity, and ensure confidentiality....

Cryptojacking is the unauthorized use of someone else's computing resources (like CPU, GPU, or electricity) to mine cryptocurrency without their consent or knowledge. Attackers can achieve this by…...

Crypto market makers are individuals or firms that provide liquidity to cryptocurrency exchanges (both centralized and decentralized) by simultaneously placing buy (bid) and sell (ask) orders for a…...

Crypto prime brokerage refers to a suite of specialized services offered by financial institutions to institutional investors (like hedge funds, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals)…...

Abbreviation for Cryptographically Secure Pseudorandom Number Generator. An algorithm for generating sequences of numbers that are unpredictable and suitable for cryptographic use....

A decentralized system designed to incentivize participants to collectively curate, filter, and signal value for information or items, typically using a bonding curve and token bonding. Participants…...

A Curve StableSwap Pool is a type of liquidity pool on the Curve Finance protocol specifically designed for swapping stablecoins or other assets that are expected to trade at or near a 1:1 peg (like…...

A Curve sUSD MetaPool is a specific type of liquidity pool on the Curve Finance platform designed to facilitate swaps between Synthetix's sUSD stablecoin and other stablecoins within Curve's main…...

A third‑party platform offering custodial wallets along with additional services like trading, staking, and compliance management....

A staking service where a third party holds users’ tokens in custody and operates validators on their behalf, simplifying user experience but introducing counterparty risk....

A wallet service where a third‑party holds and manages users’ private keys, offering convenience at the cost of counterparty risk....

Custodians, in the financial sense, are specialized financial institutions or entities that hold and safeguard assets on behalf of their clients. In the context of cryptocurrencies, crypto custodians…...

Custom alerting rules are user-defined or administrator-configured conditions within a monitoring system that, when met, trigger an alert or notification. These rules allow organizations to tailor…...

Customer Due Diligence (CDD) is the process that financial institutions and other regulated businesses use to identify and verify the identity of their clients. It is a critical component of Anti-…...

A member of a movement advocating for the widespread use of strong cryptography and privacy-enhancing technologies as a route to social and political change. Cypherpunks were early proponents of…...

A structured collaboration between multiple autonomous Decentralized Autonomous Organizations that establishes shared governance mechanisms, resource allocation frameworks, and communication…...

A non-fungible token whose attributes, rights, utility, or associated resources are controlled through the governance mechanisms of a Decentralized Autonomous Organization rather than by a single…...

The strategic oversight and allocation of a Decentralized Autonomous Organization's financial assets through community governance to ensure operational sustainability, risk management, and mission…...

Tools and platforms that allow querying, visualization, and analysis of on‑chain data specific to decentralized applications, enabling insights into usage, volume, and behavior....

The server‑side components and smart contracts that implement business logic, data persistence, and integration with blockchain networks for a decentralized application....

A web or mobile browser with built‑in blockchain wallet and Web3 provider support, enabling seamless interaction with decentralized applications without separate extensions....

The client‑side user interface of a decentralized application, typically a single‑page application that interacts with smart contracts via injected Web3 providers....

Key measurements of a decentralized application’s throughput (transactions per second) and response time (latency) for user interactions and on‑chain operations....

Libraries and toolkits that provide reusable components, styles, and patterns for building decentralized application user interfaces....

A private trading venue in DeFi that enables large-volume transactions to execute without revealing order details to the broader market until after settlement. These specialized protocols shield…...

A specialized infrastructure solution that simplifies the creation, deployment, and maintenance of data visualization interfaces for blockchain applications without requiring extensive development…...

Specialized services that collect, normalize, and combine blockchain data from multiple sources to create comprehensive, queryable datasets that simplify access to on-chain information. These…...

A specialized group of entities responsible for storing and attesting to the availability of data that is referenced but not fully included in blockchain blocks, particularly in layer-2 scaling…...

The component of a blockchain architecture responsible for ensuring that the data needed to validate blocks is published and accessible to network participants. The data availability layer guarantees…...

A cryptographic protocol that allows blockchain nodes to efficiently verify that complete block data is available to the network without downloading the entire block. These systems enable light…...

A specialized data structure introduced in Ethereum's Dencun upgrade that provides temporary, lower-cost storage specifically designed for layer-2 rollup solutions. These blobs (Binary Large Objects…...