Definitions of common terms used in crypto currency

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Here are some common terms used in cryptocurrency with their definitions:

1. Blockchain: A decentralized, digital ledger that records transactions in a secure and transparent manner.

2. Cryptocurrency: A digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security and operates independently of a central bank.

3. Wallet: A digital storage space for cryptocurrencies, used to send, receive, and store digital assets.

4. Mining: The process by which new cryptocurrency coins are generated through the solving of complex mathematical equations.

5. Fork: A split in the blockchain that occurs when there is a change in the rules governing the blockchain, resulting in two different versions of the blockchain.

6. Hash Rate: The speed at which a mining device can solve complex mathematical equations in order to earn cryptocurrency rewards.

7. Exchange: An online platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrencies.

8. ICO: Initial Coin Offering, a fundraising method for new cryptocurrency projects in which investors purchase newly created tokens in exchange for established cryptocurrencies like Template loop detected: Template:Infobox cryptocurrency or Ethereum.

9. Altcoin: Any cryptocurrency that is not Template loop detected: Template:Infobox cryptocurrency. Examples include Ethereum, Litecoin, and Ripple.

10. Token: A digital asset that represents a particular utility or asset and is often used in the operation of decentralized applications.

11. Wallet Address: A unique code that represents a user's wallet on the blockchain and is used to send and receive cryptocurrency.

12. Public Key: A cryptographic code that is used to receive cryptocurrency in a wallet.

13. Private Key: A cryptographic code that is used to send cryptocurrency from a wallet.

14. Smart Contract: A self-executing contract that allows for the automatic exchange of digital assets, eliminating the need for intermediaries.

15. Decentralized: Refers to a system or network that operates without a central authority or control.

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