A quick reference for blockchain, digital assets, smart contracts, DeFi, and digital finance terminology.
| Blockchain | A distributed ledger maintained by a network of participants. |
| Consensus | A protocol process for agreeing on the valid state of a ledger. |
| Smart Contract | A blockchain-deployed program that executes predefined rules. |
| Stablecoin | A digital asset designed to reference a relatively stable unit of value. |
| Tokenization | The process of representing ownership or rights as digital tokens. |
| Wallet | Software or hardware used to manage keys and interact with blockchain networks. |
| Private Key | Secret cryptographic material used to authorize transactions. |
| DeFi | Blockchain-based financial applications that use smart contracts. |
| Oracle | A service that connects smart contracts with external data. |
| RWA | Real-world assets represented through tokenization or digital records. |