
Below is a glossary of key DeFi and blockchain terms. Each term includes a brief definition and a placeholder for a blog link where you can add more detailed information in the future.
Automated Market Maker (AMM)
A system using algorithms to set asset prices and facilitate trades without traditional order books. Dive deeper into Automated Market Maker (AMM)
Bonding Curve
A mathematical model defining a token’s price relative to its supply. Dive deeper into Bonding Curve
DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization)
A community-governed entity managed through smart contracts and token-holder voting. Dive deeper into DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization)
Gas Fees
Transaction costs on a blockchain, paid to miners or validators for processing and securing the network. Dive deeper into Gas Fees
Impermanent Loss
The temporary loss of funds sometimes experienced by liquidity providers when asset prices fluctuate. Dive deeper into Impermanent Loss
Liquidity Pool
A pool of tokens locked in a smart contract to allow seamless trading and reduce slippage. Dive deeper into Liquidity Pool
Slippage
The variance between a trade’s expected and executed price, often due to volatility or low liquidity. Dive deeper into Slippage
Smart Contracts
Self-executing agreements on the blockchain with the terms encoded, eliminating the need for intermediaries. Dive deeper into Smart Contracts
Yield Farming
A strategy of migrating crypto assets across various DeFi protocols to maximize returns. Dive deeper into Yield Farming
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