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CRYPTOCURRENCY
TECH TERM GLOSSARY

This A–Z cryptocurrency glossary is your no-nonsense cheat sheet for cutting through the tech talk and finally understanding what everyone’s going on about.

 

Whether you’re stuck on blockchain, baffled by DeFi, or wondering why 'gas fees' have nothing to do with your energy bill — this beginner-friendly guide has got your back. We’ve broken down the jargon into plain, simple language with a splash of wit, so you can navigate the crypto world with confidence, not confusion.

  • 1983: eCash
    David Chaum's brainchild, eCash, was like the secret handshake of online money. It put the "crypto" in cryptocurrency, making digital money a private affair.
  • 1995: DigiCash
    Chaum's next big thing, DigiCash, flirted with banks but ended up a wallflower. The tech was there, but the world just wasn't ready for cyberbucks.
  • 1998: Crypto is Coined
    The term "cryptocurrency" is born, and Wei Dai becomes a crypto celeb. His decentralised ideas are now the bread and butter of modern cryptocurrencies.
  • 2007: Economic Crisis Strikes with the GFC (Global Financial Crisis)
    The financial world takes a tumble as the GFC starts mid 2007 and people start eyeing up decentralised alternatives. Satoshi Nakamoto gets inspired and Bitcoin's genesis block is born.
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