Glossary
Get With The Lingo
Learning about Bitcoin in all its complex glory is a tough enough task for anyone who takes a peek into the forums and social media discussions. As Bitcoiners, we take for granted the cultural terms and references we make as it has become second nature to us.Â
However, for those starting from scratch, you may need a little assistance.
If you’re curious about what these terms mean, or you’re finding your sea legs prior to your first boating accident, then check out the Bitcoin glossary, which will help you speak Bitcoin more fluently and assist you in plebian rant translations.Â
We will be updating the glossary regularly to keep you up to date with the latest Bitcoin terminology so that you don’t have to do be left scratching your head when trying to stay on top of all things Bitcoin.Â
Table of Contents
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2FA
51% Attack
A
Airdrop
AML
Apeing
ASIC
ATH
B
Banana Bread
Bear
Market
Block
Block
Height
Block
Reward
BTC
Bubble
Bull
Market
Buy The
Dip
C
CoinJoin
Confirmation
Crypto
D
DCA
Degen
Difficulty
Don't Trust, Verify
Double
Spend
Dust
DYOR
F
Few
Fiat
FOMO
FUD
G
Genesis Block
Green Candle
Grifter
H
Halving
Hard Fork
Hash
Hash Rate
HFSP
Hodl
Hopium
Hyperbitcoin
ization
K
KYC
L
LARPer
Lazer Eyes
Ledger
M
Mempool
Moonboys
Moscow Time
N
NGMI
NGU
Nocoiner
Normie
Noob
P
Pleb
R
Red Candle
Rekt
Rug Pull Technology
S
SAFU
Satoshi
Shill
Shitcoin
Smash buy
Soft Fork
Spook
U
UTXHOE
W
WAGMI
Weak Hands
Wick
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