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Appchain
An Appchain (Application-Specific Blockchain) is a customized blockchain designed to serve a single application or ecosystem rather than supporting multiple decentralized applications (dApps) like general-purpose blockchains (e.g., Ethereum or Solana). Appchains provide greater flexibility, scalability, and security customization, allowing developers to optimize blockchain functionality for specific use cases such
Actively Validated Services (AVS)
Actively Validated Services represent an emerging paradigm in the blockchain ecosystem, where Ethereum's existing validator network is employed to secure and validate third-party decentralized applications. This approach proposes that validators can "restake" their staked Ether ($ETH) to support additional services, thereby enhancing security without requiring these
Automated Market Maker (AMM)
Automated Market Makers (AMMs) are decentralized protocols that facilitate cryptocurrency trading without traditional order books or centralized intermediaries. Instead of matching buyers and sellers, AMMs rely on smart contracts and liquidity pools to execute trades algorithmically. These pools use mathematical formulas to determine asset prices based on the ratio of
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Babylon Airdrop
The Babylon Airdrop refers to the distribution of tokens by the Babylon protocol to reward early supporters, community contributors, and stakers within its ecosystem. Airdrops are a popular strategy in decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain ecosystems to foster user engagement, promote adoption, and ensure fair distribution of governance tokens. By
Babylon
Babylon is a decentralized protocol designed to enhance Bitcoin’s utility by integrating it with the broader decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. It enables Bitcoin holders to stake their assets in a non-custodial manner, earning yield and participating in DeFi activities. By leveraging Bitcoin's Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus as an
Bitcoin Staking
Bitcoin staking refers to the process of locking or delegating Bitcoin (BTC) in a protocol to earn rewards. Unlike proof-of-stake (PoS) systems, Bitcoin operates on a proof-of-work (PoW) consensus mechanism, meaning it does not natively support staking as part of its blockchain protocol. However, Bitcoin staking has emerged as an
BRC-20
BRC-20 is a token standard designed for Bitcoin, enabling the creation, transfer, and management of fungible tokens directly on the Bitcoin blockchain. While conceptually inspired by Ethereum's popular ERC-20 standard, BRC-20 operates fundamentally differently due to Bitcoin's lack of native smart contract functionality. It utilizes Ordinals
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Celestia
Celestia is a modular blockchain network designed to improve scalability, flexibility, and efficiency in decentralized systems. Unlike traditional monolithic blockchains, which handle consensus, data availability, and execution within a single layer, Celestia separates these functions into distinct modular components. This innovative approach enables developers to build custom blockchains tailored to
Celestia Airdrop
The Celestia Airdrop, known as the Genesis Drop, was a distribution of Celestia’s native tokens ($TIA) to eligible participants, aiming to incentivize engagement and reward early supporters within the ecosystem. A total of 60 million TIA tokens, representing 6% of the total supply, were allocated for this purpose. Eligibility
Chain Abstraction
Chain Abstraction refers to a blockchain infrastructure design that allows users and developers to interact with multiple blockchains seamlessly without needing to understand or manually manage network differences. It enables cross-chain interoperability, unified liquidity, and frictionless user experience by abstracting the complexities of different blockchain networks into a single, simplified
Collective Liquidity Provision
Collective Liquidity Provision is a foundational concept in decentralized finance (DeFi), enabling multiple participants to contribute assets to shared liquidity pools. This collaborative approach enhances capital efficiency, reduces liquidity fragmentation, and facilitates decentralized trading, lending, and staking. Unlike individual liquidity provision, where a single entity supplies liquidity to a specific
Cosmos
Cosmos is a decentralized network of interoperable and scalable blockchains built using the Cosmos SDK and the Tendermint consensus mechanism. Known as the "Internet of Blockchains," Cosmos enables independent blockchains to communicate, exchange data, and transfer assets seamlessly through its Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol. This architecture empowers developers
Cross-Chain Liquidity
Cross-Chain Liquidity refers to the ability to seamlessly move and utilize liquidity across multiple blockchain networks. This allows users to trade, stake, lend, and borrow assets across different ecosystems without relying on centralized exchanges or wrapped tokens. By enabling interoperability between blockchains, cross-chain liquidity ensures that capital is not fragmented
Cross Chain Yield
Cross-chain yield refers to the process of earning returns on cryptocurrency assets by leveraging decentralized finance (DeFi) opportunities across multiple blockchain networks. Unlike traditional yield generation confined to a single blockchain, cross-chain yield strategies utilize interoperability between different blockchains to maximize returns, improve capital efficiency, and diversify risk. This concept
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Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) refers to a financial ecosystem built on blockchain technology that operates without traditional intermediaries such as banks or centralized financial institutions. DeFi platforms leverage smart contracts, which are self-executing agreements running on decentralized networks like Ethereum, to facilitate financial services such as lending, borrowing, trading, and earning
DeFi Lending
DeFi lending, or decentralized finance lending, refers to blockchain-based platforms that allow users to lend and borrow cryptocurrencies without relying on traditional financial institutions. These platforms operate through smart contracts—self-executing programs on blockchain networks—that automate loan issuance, interest distribution, and collateral management. By removing intermediaries like banks, DeFi
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Ecosystem Owned Liquidity (EOL)
Ecosystem-Owned Liquidity (EOL) is a decentralized liquidity model pioneered by protocols like Mitosis, where liquidity is collectively managed and owned by the protocol’s ecosystem rather than individual liquidity providers or centralized entities. This approach aligns incentives between protocols and their participants, creating a sustainable, transparent, and market-driven framework for
Eigenlayer
EigenLayer introduces the concept of restaking, a mechanism that maximizes the utility of staked $ETH by allowing validators and delegators to simultaneously secure multiple networks. Traditionally, staked assets are locked into a single blockchain or protocol, limiting their usability. EigenLayer changes this by enabling participants in Ethereum's proof-of-stake
Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)
The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) is a decentralized, runtime environment that executes smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps) on the Ethereum blockchain and compatible networks. The EVM acts as the computational engine for Ethereum, processing transactions, executing code, and maintaining the state of the blockchain in a secure and decentralized
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Fair Market Liquidity
Fair Market Liquidity refers to the availability of assets for trading or transactions in a decentralized finance (DeFi) or traditional financial market, where liquidity is distributed and priced in a way that reflects market conditions without distortion from external factors such as manipulation or concentrated ownership. It ensures that participants
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Liquid Staking Derivatives (LSDs)
Liquid Staking Derivatives (LSDs) are tokenized representations of staked assets that allow users to earn staking rewards while maintaining liquidity. Unlike traditional staking, where assets are locked and inaccessible for a set period, LSDs provide a liquid alternative, enabling users to trade, lend, or use staked assets in decentralized finance
Liquidity Provider Yield (LP Yield)
LP Yield refers to the earnings generated by Liquidity Providers (LPs) who deposit assets into liquidity pools on decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms. LPs earn yield in the form of trading fees, incentive rewards, governance tokens, or staking yields, depending on the protocol. LP yield is a key driver of capital
Liquid Restaking
Liquid Restaking is a blockchain mechanism that allows users to extend the utility of their staked assets by restaking them across multiple protocols while maintaining liquidity. Unlike traditional staking, where assets are locked and unusable until the staking period ends, liquid restaking enables users to earn rewards while simultaneously using
Layer 1
Layer 1 refers to the foundational blockchain network that serves as the infrastructure for decentralized applications (dApps) and Layer 2 solutions. It directly manages core blockchain functions such as transaction validation, consensus, data availability, and execution of smart contracts. Prominent examples of Layer 1 blockchains include Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, and
Layer 2
Layer 2 refers to blockchain protocols built on top of Layer 1 networks to enhance scalability, reduce transaction costs, and improve efficiency while leveraging the security of the underlying Layer 1 blockchain. Layer 2 solutions process transactions off-chain or in parallel and submit proofs or summaries back to the Layer
LayerZero
LayerZero is an omnichain interoperability protocol designed to enable seamless communication and interaction between multiple blockchains. By providing a decentralized messaging layer, LayerZero allows blockchains to exchange data, assets, and messages securely and efficiently, fostering interoperability across otherwise isolated ecosystems. LayerZero’s unique architecture is built to ensure security, scalability,
Liquid Restaking Tokens (LRT)
Liquid Restaking Tokens (LRT) are tokenized representations of staked assets that enable users to extend the utility of their staked cryptocurrency across multiple protocols or blockchain networks. Built on the concept of restaking, LRTs allow staked assets to serve additional purposes, such as securing other protocols, participating in decentralized finance
Liquid Staking Token (LST)
Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs) are tokenized representations of staked assets in blockchain networks, enabling users to earn staking rewards while maintaining liquidity. Traditionally, staked assets are locked and inaccessible for a specified period. LSTs solve this limitation by allowing staked tokens to remain usable in decentralized finance (DeFi) applications such
Liquidity Pool
A liquidity pool is a collection of cryptocurrency tokens locked in a smart contract to facilitate decentralized finance (DeFi) activities such as trading, lending, and yield farming. These pools replace traditional order books or intermediaries by using automated market makers (AMMs) to enable transactions. Liquidity pools are fundamental to decentralized
Liquidity Provision
Liquidity provision is the process of supplying cryptocurrency or other digital assets to liquidity pools or protocols in decentralized finance (DeFi) to enable seamless trading, lending, or other financial activities. This mechanism is fundamental to the functionality of decentralized exchanges (DEXs), automated market makers (AMMs), and lending platforms, ensuring that
Lombard
Lombard is a platform designed to enhance Bitcoin's utility by integrating it into the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. It allows Bitcoin holders to unlock the value of their assets through mechanisms like liquid staking, yield generation, and participation in DeFi activities—without requiring them to sell their Bitcoin.
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Matrix Vaults
Matrix Vaults are specialized smart contracts within the Mitosis protocol that facilitate direct interactions between liquidity providers and DeFi protocols seeking liquidity. Unlike traditional liquidity pools that often rely on short-term incentives and can suffer from "mercenary" capital—where liquidity swiftly exits once incentives diminish—Matrix Vaults promote
miAssets
miAssets are yield-bearing tokens issued by the Mitosis protocol, representing a user’s share of liquidity deposited into Mitosis Vaults. These assets enable liquidity providers (LPs) to retain exposure to staked and restaked assets while earning cross-chain yield from decentralized finance (DeFi) strategies. Unlike traditional liquidity tokens, miAssets provide multi-layered
Mitosis
Mitosis is a decentralized protocol designed to optimize cross-chain liquidity and liquid restaking by enabling seamless movement of assets across multiple blockchain networks. It leverages programmable liquidity and modular blockchain architecture to enhance capital efficiency, ensuring liquidity is dynamically allocated where it is needed most. Mitosis acts as an interoperability
Mitosis Expedition
Mitosis Expedition is an initiative designed to accelerate the adoption of Liquid Restaking Tokens (LRTs) and cross-chain liquidity by integrating Mitosis' modular blockchain infrastructure with decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystems. It serves as a strategic campaign to introduce and expand multi-chain liquidity, ensuring efficient, scalable, and composable interactions between blockchain
Modular blockchain
Modular blockchains represent a new approach to building blockchain networks, offering scalability, flexibility, and efficiency by decoupling essential tasks. In a traditional monolithic blockchain like Ethereum or Solana, the consensus (securing the network), data availability (ensuring transaction data is accessible), and execution (processing transactions and smart contracts) are tightly integrated.
Monolithic Blockchain
A monolithic blockchain is a blockchain architecture in which the core functions of consensus, data availability, and execution are tightly integrated into a single layer. This design, common in early blockchain systems, contrasts with modular blockchains, where these functions are separated into specialized layers for improved scalability and efficiency. In
Movement Airdrop
The Movement Airdrop is a token distribution strategy designed to reward users for participating in activity-based ecosystems, such as fitness, gaming, or decentralized applications (dApps). These airdrops incentivize users to engage in specific activities, such as physical movement, platform interactions, or community contributions, by distributing tokens as rewards. Movement airdrops
Movement Token
A Movement Token is a cryptocurrency or digital asset designed to incentivize, track, or reward specific actions or behaviors within an ecosystem, such as fitness, gaming, community engagement, or participation in decentralized finance (DeFi). These tokens are tied to measurable activities, encouraging users to contribute to the ecosystem while earning
Multichain Liquidity Provision (Multichain LP)
Multichain Liquidity Provision (Multichain LP) refers to the practice of supplying liquidity across multiple blockchain networks, enabling decentralized finance (DeFi) applications to facilitate seamless trading, lending, and yield farming across different ecosystems. Unlike traditional liquidity provision, which is often restricted to a single blockchain, multichain LP solutions distribute liquidity dynamically
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Omni-sourced yield
Omni-sourced yield refers to the generation of returns through decentralized finance (DeFi) strategies that leverage multiple sources or ecosystems simultaneously. This concept involves aggregating yield from a variety of platforms, protocols, or blockchains to optimize the overall return on assets. The "omni" in omni-sourced yield emphasizes the cross-platform
Omnichain
Omnichain refers to a blockchain infrastructure or protocol designed to enable seamless interoperability and communication across multiple blockchain networks. Unlike single-chain or cross-chain solutions, which focus on connecting two or more specific blockchains, omnichain systems aim to create a unified ecosystem where assets, data, and smart contracts can move freely
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Programmable Liquidity
In decentralized finance (DeFi), programmable liquidity is integral to automated market makers (AMMs), lending protocols, and cross-chain liquidity solutions, enhancing capital efficiency and reducing fragmentation. Projects like Mitosis utilize programmable liquidity to optimize liquidity allocation across multiple chains, ensuring seamless capital efficiency in a modular blockchain ecosystem. How Programmable Liquidity
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Rollups
Rollups are Layer 2 scalability solutions designed to increase the transaction throughput of blockchain networks while maintaining security by offloading most of the computational work to a secondary layer. Rollups process transactions off-chain and submit either transaction data or cryptographic proofs back to the Layer 1 blockchain, such as Ethereum,
RUNE
Rune (RUNE) is the native cryptocurrency of THORChain, a decentralized liquidity protocol designed to enable cross-chain asset swaps without the need for centralized intermediaries or wrapped tokens. RUNE plays a central role in THORChain's ecosystem by facilitating liquidity, governance, and security. It acts as the protocol’s settlement
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Stablecoin
A stablecoin is a type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value by being pegged to a fiat currency, commodity, or algorithmic mechanism. Unlike volatile cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC) or Ethereum (ETH), stablecoins offer price stability, making them suitable for payments, remittances, DeFi transactions, and as a store
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Yield Strategy
A yield strategy refers to a set of techniques used in decentralized finance (DeFi) to maximize returns on cryptocurrency assets. These strategies enable investors to generate passive income by earning yields such as interest, staking rewards, or liquidity fees through participation in DeFi protocols. Designed for capital efficiency, yield strategies
Yield Trading
Yield trading is a trading strategy that involves buying, selling, or leveraging assets based on their yield-generating potential rather than relying solely on price appreciation. This approach is widely used in decentralized finance (DeFi) and fixed-income markets, where traders seek to optimize returns by taking positions in assets that generate