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Decentralized Applications (dApps) are software applications that run on a decentralized network, typically built on blockchain technology.

A Decentralized API (dAPI) is a blockchain-native API service that provides decentralized applications (dApps) with access to off-chain data and services.

Decentraland is a virtual reality platform powered by the Ethereum blockchain, where users can buy, sell, and build on virtual plots of land.

A Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) is a blockchain-based organization that operates without centralized leadership.

A cryptonaut refers to someone deeply involved in the cryptocurrency space, actively exploring new technologies, trading, investing, and participating in the development of blockchain projects. 

Cryptography is the practice and study of techniques used to secure communication, protect data, and prevent unauthorized access.

A collateralized stablecoin is a type of stablecoin that maintains its value by being backed by a reserve of assets, such as fiat currencies, cryptocurrencies, or commodities. 

A composable token refers to a type of token that can interact with and form relationships with other tokens or smart contracts on the same platform. 

A consensus mechanism is the protocol that ensures all participants in a blockchain network agree on the validity of transactions and the state of the ledger. 

A Collateralized Debt Position (CDP) is a decentralized finance (DeFi) tool used in platforms like MakerDAO, where users lock up cryptocurrency as collateral to generate a loan in the form of stablecoins, such as DAI.