Crypto Glossary

Blockchain: A decentralized digital ledger of transactions.

Wallet: A tool to store and manage cryptocurrencies.

Exchange: A platform where you can buy and sell crypto.

Private Key: A secret key used to access your crypto funds.

Public Address: The wallet address others use to send you crypto.

DeFi: Decentralized finance — financial services without banks.

Stablecoin: Crypto tied to stable assets like the US dollar (e.g., USDT).

Altcoin: Any crypto other than Bitcoin.