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Blockchain & Crypto Glossary
A light client, or light node, is software that connects to full nodes in a blockchain network. Unlike full nodes, light nodes do not keep a full copy of the blockchain, or communicate..
In computer science, a library is a collection of specialized resources that are utilized by computer programmers for software development. These resources can include documentation..
Libp2p is a modular network stack of protocols, libraries, and specifications built for peer-to-peer (P2P) applications and systems that allows developers to make use of plug-and-play..
In the context of investing, leverage is the use of borrowed money to fund an investment. If a position, individual, or organization is 'highly leveraged,' it means they are utilizing..
Lending pools are a type of liquidity pool designed to facilitate peer-to-peer (P2P) lending. When borrowing from a lending pool, users must provide ample asset collateralization..
A legacy system in computing is defined as an outdated system or technology that is still in use but that badly needs replacement or upgrades in order to remain relevant in the marketplace..
A leg is one element of a multi-step derivatives trading strategy in which the trader combines several options contracts, futures contracts, or a mixture of the two, in order to profit..
A ledger is a record-keeping system for tracking financial transactions. Blockchains are often referred to as distributed ledgers.
Leased Proof of Stake (LPoS) is a modified version of Proof of Stake (PoS) that allows network participants to lease out their stake to validating nodes on the protocol. In return, these..
Doxware is a type of ransomware that first infects a computer, then threatens to leak sensitive or proprietary information held on the machine unless a ransom is paid.
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