Web3 Glossary C

Consensus refers to the agreement or general understanding among a group of people on a particular topic or decision. In...

Cryptography is the practice of encoding messages in a way that only the intended recipient can understand them. Cryptography has...

Cryptocurrency is a decentralized digital currency that uses cryptography to secure and verify transactions. Cryptocurrencies, unlike traditional currencies, are not...

A crypto exchange is a platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrencies. Crypto exchanges act as intermediaries...

CRO is the native cryptocurrency of the Cronos chain, created by the Hong Kong-based crypto exchange Crypto(.)com. Cronos Chain is...

Cosmos (ATOM) is a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform that aims to create an ecosystem of interconnected, interoperable blockchains. The Cosmos...

Compound Finance is a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol built on the Ethereum blockchain that allows users to lend and borrow...

Cloud mining is a type of cryptocurrency mining that involves using remote data centers to mine cryptocurrencies. Instead of investing...

Chainlink is a decentralized platform that provides secure and reliable connections between smart contracts and external data sources, APIs, and...

A central bank is an independent financial institution responsible for managing a country's monetary policy and ensuring stability in its...