IQ.wiki Glossary

Navigate the dynamic world of blockchain and cryptocurrency with our comprehensive glossary. It's designed for everyone, whether you're a beginner, trader, developer, or simply someone curious about crypto.

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Dai

DAI is a decentralized stablecoin by MakerDAO on Ethereum, maintaining a 1:1 value with USD, backed by collateralized cryptocurrency assets.

Decentralized Application (dApp)

Decentralized Applications (dApp) are open-source applications that run on blockchain networks, offering transparency and security, funded by a tokenized system...

Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO)

Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) are blockchain-based entities governed by code and token holders, operating without central government influence.

Decentralized Exchange (DEX)

A Decentralized Exchange (DEX) is a peer-to-peer platform enabling direct cryptocurrency trades via blockchain, utilizing smart contracts to eliminate intermedi...

Decentralized Finance (DeFi)

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) refers to a financial system using blockchain and smart contracts to offer transparent services without central authorities.

DePIN

DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) leverages blockchain for decentralized control and ownership of physical infrastructure, enhancing transpa...

Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG)

A Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) is a graph with directed edges and no cycles, representing dependencies where each node points only in one direction.

Dogecoin

Dogecoin is a decentralized, peer-to-peer digital currency featuring "Doge" meme imagery, known for its rapid value growth and broad online community.

DYOR

DYOR, which stands for "Do Your Own Research," is a term commonly used in the cryptocurrency community. It

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