51% Attack
By CoinGecko | Updated on Mar 03, 2020
Attempt to obtain control of a cryptocurrency, by obtaining 51% or more of the power of the network or of the cryptocurrencies of the network.
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Blockchain
In Bitcoin's case, blockchain describes its decentralized, public ledger which contains transactional information.
Dead Cat Bounce
Price rally that is short lived after a prolonged decline. Price charts will show a recovery in anticipation of a market turnaround only to decline further.
BUIDL
An advice for investors to contribute new projects on blockchain rather than holding cryptocurrencies and waiting for the price to increase
gm Good Morning
gm is the short form writing for good morning. Used extensively within the crypto community where individuals greet each other casually. On the other hand, good night (gn) is used when people sign off for the day.
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