This glossary is a reference guide that provides definitions and terms related to cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. It offers valuable information to help understand the key concepts and technologies in this field. Using a glossary will help you expand your knowledge and navigate the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain more easily.
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Blockchain & Crypto Glossary
A z-address is a shielded or privacy-enhanced Zcash address. Transactions between one z-address and another do not reveal the parties' addresses, the transaction amount, or the contents..
A Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) is a type of cryptographic proof that provides users with a higher degree of privacy when engaging in digital transactions. In essence, ZKPs enable one party..
Zerion is a portfolio management interface for decentralized finance (DeFi) investors. Offering both a web and mobile app, Zerion allows investors to track their DeFi assets in one place..
Zcash is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency project which aims to provide efficient, private transactions for its users via its shielded addresses feature. The Zcash protocol utilizes its..
yVaults are a feature of the Yearn.Finance protocol which automate the process of yield farming. Users deposit tokens into a yVault, then Yearn borrows stablecoins against the user's asset..
yTokens are cryptocurrency derivatives tokens which are awarded to Yearn.Finance liquidity providers (LPs) when they deposit assets into the protocol. Examples of yTokens include yCRV..
Yield sensitivity, or interest rate sensitivity, is a measurement of how much the price of a fixed-income asset will fluctuate as a result of changes in the interest rate..
Yield farming is the practice of staking or locking up cryptocurrencies within a blockchain protocol to generate tokenized rewards. Many decentralized finance (DeFi) projects rely on yield..
YFI is the governance token of the Yearn.Finance protocol. YFI holders can submit, discuss, and vote on proposals to change the protocol via the Yearn Improvement Proposal (YIP) process..
While a yellow paper can have a more general meaning in traditional fields, in the blockchain space a yellow paper is typically a highly technical paper that outlines the technical..
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