Crypto Wiki

A mempool (memory pool) is a collection of unconfirmed transactions on a blockchain that are waiting to be processed and added to a block by miners or validators. 

Layer-1 refers to the base or foundational blockchain layer in a network architecture. In blockchain technology, Layer-1 refers to the core chain or protocol on which other solutions and applications are built. 

A launchpad in the crypto world is a platform that helps new blockchain projects raise capital by offering early access to their tokens through methods like Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), Initial DEX Offerings (IDOs), or Initial Game Offerings (IGOs).

KYC, or Know Your Customer, is a regulatory process that financial institutions and cryptocurrency platforms use to verify the identity of their users.

Margin trading in cryptocurrency refers to the practice of borrowing funds from an exchange or broker to trade larger positions than the trader's actual capital.

Market capitalization (market cap) in cryptocurrency refers to the total value of all coins or tokens in circulation for a particular cryptocurrency. 

The InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) is a peer-to-peer distributed file storage system designed to decentralize the way data is stored and shared on the internet. 

The Internet Computer (ICP) is a blockchain protocol developed by the DFINITY Foundation that aims to extend the functionality of the internet by allowing developers to build decentralized applications (dApps), websites, and services directly on the blockchain. 

Optimistic Rollups are Layer-2 scaling solutions for Ethereum that allow for faster and cheaper transactions by processing them off-chain and then posting transaction data back to the Ethereum mainnet.

The Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) Protocol is a standard that allows different blockchain networks to communicate and transfer data and assets between each other.