Glossary

A private key is a complex form of cryptography that allows a user to execute transactions making it an integral part of the blockchain.

A deceptive financial strategy that promises quick and substantial profits, falsely attributing returns to legitimate business activities.

A paper wallet contains both public and private keys, enabling access and transactions for stored cryptocurrencies.

An accidental fork is an unintentional separation of the blockchain and can result in the temporary disruption of the network.

An ICO is an Initial Coin Offering. It is the equivalent of an initial public offering (IPO) with cryptocurrencies.

Hyperledger is a project of the Linux Foundation that aims to foster open source innovation in the blockchain space.

Huobi is one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges. It was founded by Leon Li in China in 2013 and employs over 1,300 employees.

The Howey test is a legal framework. It is used to determine whether a transaction should be classified as an investment contract.

Hot wallets are web or browser wallets that are constantly connected to the internet and provide easy access to cryptocurrencies.

to HODL means to buy and hold a cryptocurrency for an extended period, regardless of market fluctuations.

A high is when the price of an asset reaches its highest point in a given period of time. Highs are important trading signals for traders.

High-frequency trading (HFT) uses computer algorithms to quickly execute multiple orders at once, profiting from very small price differences.

Hashgraph is a distributed ledger technology that functions as an alternative to blockchain

The hash rate is defined as the speed at which a computer can transform any amount of information into letters and numbers of a certain length. This process is called “hash”.

Hardware wallets are physical devices which store the private keys of crypto assets offline, minimizing their exposure to the internet.

A hardfork is a permanent deviation from the previous version of the blockchain. Nodes that run on earlier versions will no longer be accepted by the latest version.