Core terms

  • Wallet: software or hardware used to manage keys and sign transactions.
  • Private key: secret data that can authorize movement of funds.
  • Seed phrase: recovery words that can restore a wallet.
  • Exchange: a platform for buying, selling, or trading crypto.
  • Cold wallet: a wallet setup that keeps keys away from everyday online exposure.

Market terms

  • DCA: spreading purchases over time instead of one entry.
  • FOMO: fear of missing out, often linked to rushed decisions.
  • Market cap: price multiplied by circulating supply.
  • Bull market: a period of rising prices and optimism.
  • Bear market: a period of falling prices and fear.

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