Crypto Wiki

A cryptocurrency is a form of digital or virtual currency that relies on cryptography for securing transactions, controlling the creation of new units, and verifying the transfer of assets.

An atomic swap is a decentralized method of exchanging one cryptocurrency for another across different blockchain networks without needing an intermediary, like an exchange. 

Astroturfing is a deceptive marketing tactic where artificial support or enthusiasm is created around a crypto project to make it appear more popular or credible than it truly is. 

Asset-backed tokens are digital representations of physical assets, such as real estate, commodities, or fiat currency, on the blockchain.

The ask price is the lowest price a seller is willing to accept for a cryptocurrency or asset at a given time. 

An "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) is an interactive event where individuals or teams, often from a crypto project, answer questions from the community in real-time. 

ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) is specialized hardware designed for a specific purpose—in the crypto world, it's typically used for mining cryptocurrencies.

Arweave is a decentralized, community-owned storage network offering permanent data storage. 

Arbitrage in cryptocurrency involves taking advantage of price discrepancies for the same asset across different exchanges.

APR is the annual interest rate charged on loans or earned through investments, excluding compounding.