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Custodial Wallet

A custodial wallet is a type of cryptocurrency wallet in which a third party — typically an exchange, fintech platform, or wallet provider — holds and manages the user’s private keys on their behalf. Users access their funds through a standard login interface, similar to online banking, but they do not

Circulating Supply

Circulating supply refers to the number of cryptocurrency tokens or coins that are currently available to the public and actively circulating in the market. It includes all tokens that can be traded, staked, or transferred — excluding those that are locked, reserved, or burned. This is the most commonly used supply

Deflationary Token

A deflationary token is a type of cryptocurrency designed to decrease in total supply over time. This reduction is typically achieved through mechanisms such as token burns, buybacks, or automated supply reductions embedded in smart contracts. The goal of a deflationary model is to increase scarcity, potentially driving long-term value

Centralized Exchange (CEX)

CEX (Centralized Exchange) is a platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrencies through a centralized intermediary. Unlike decentralized exchanges (DEXs), CEXs are operated by companies that custody user funds, manage the trading infrastructure, and often comply with regulatory requirements such as KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML

Dump

A dump is a sharp and sudden drop in the price of a crypto asset, typically caused by large-scale selling. Dumps can occur naturally due to profit-taking, negative news, or market corrections — but are often part of coordinated pump-and-dump schemes, where insiders inflate the price and then offload their tokens,

Do Your Own Research (DYOR)

DYOR stands for Do Your Own Research — a common phrase in crypto that encourages individuals to independently investigate a project, token, or investment before putting money into it. In a fast-paced and often speculative market like Web3, DYOR is a key principle for avoiding scams, hype traps, and uninformed decisions.

Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA)

DCA (Dollar-Cost Averaging) is an investment strategy where a fixed amount of capital is invested into an asset at regular intervals, regardless of its price. Instead of trying to time the market, DCA helps reduce the impact of volatility by spreading out purchases over time. It’s a popular strategy