Blockchain & AI Glossary of Terms | Troniex Technologies

A

Account Abstraction

Lets you use smart contract wallets with flexible rules for payments, security, and access.

Address Book

Saves frequently used wallet addresses so you can send funds quickly and avoid mistakes.

Agentic AI

Uses AI systems that can decide, act, and coordinate tasks on their own with minimal human input.

AI Agents

Act as always-on digital assistants that can analyze data, make decisions, and execute blockchain or DeFi actions for you.

Airdrop

Sends free tokens to wallets, often to reward users or promote a new project.

AMM

Uses algorithms instead of order books to set token prices and let users swap directly with a liquidity pool.

B

Blockchain

Stores transaction records in a shared digital log across many computers that people cannot easily change.

Borrowing

Lets you lock crypto as collateral so you can take a loan in another asset without selling your holdings.

C

CEX

Matches buyers and sellers on a central platform that holds user funds and manages orders.

Cold Wallet

Keeps your crypto assets offline and protects it from online attacks.

Collateral

Backs a loan by locking assets that the protocol can take if you do not repay.

Cross-Chain Liquidity

Lets assets and traders move value across multiple blockchains so markets stay deeper and prices stay closer together.

Crypto Exchange

Lets you buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrencies and sometimes fiat in one platform.

Crypto Token

Represents digital value on a blockchain, such as money, points, or access rights.

Crypto Wallet

Holds your cryptocurrencies and tokens and lets you send and receive them.

Cryptocurrency

Acts as digital money on a blockchain that people can send and receive online without using banks.

Cryptography

Protects data and transactions using math-based codes so only authorized parties can read or use them.

Custodial Wallet

Lets a third-party service hold and manage your private keys for you.

D

Decentralization

Distributes control across many independent participants instead of one central authority.

Decentralized Identity (DID)

Lets users control their own digital identity and credentials without relying on a single central provider.

DeFi

Uses blockchain to offer financial services like trading, lending, and saving without traditional banks.

DEX

Lets you trade crypto directly from your wallet using smart contracts instead of a central company.

DEX Aggregator

Routes your trade across multiple DEXs to find the best prices and lowest slippage.

E

ERC 1155

Supports both fungible and non-fungible tokens in a single smart contract for efficiency.

ERC 20

Defines a standard set of rules for creating and managing fungible tokens on Ethereum.

ERC 721

Sets rules for creating non-fungible tokens where each token is unique on Ethereum.

F

Flash Loan

Lets you borrow large amounts with no collateral as long as you repay within the same transaction.

G

Gas Fee

Charges you pay to process and confirm a transaction on a blockchain network.

GENIUS Act

Sets proposed U.S. rules to guide safe, transparent, and responsible use of AI systems, including in financial and crypto-related tools.

Governance Token

Lets you vote on project decisions, upgrades, and rules in a protocol or DAO.

H

Hardware Wallet

Stores your private keys on a physical device that stays mostly offline for better security.

Hot Wallet

"Stores your crypto assets online and lets you access it quickly for frequent transactions.

Hybrid Rollups

Combine different rollup techniques or data layers to balance speed, cost, and security in one scalable network design.

I

ICO

Raises funds by selling new tokens to early buyers before they list on exchanges.

K

KYC/AML Automation

Uses software and data checks to verify user identities and monitor transactions for fraud and money laundering risks.

L

Lazy Bridging

Delays or batches bridge operations so users feel like they move assets across chains with fewer steps and lower friction.

Liquidity Pool

Locks funds from many users in a smart contract so traders can swap tokens at any time.

M

Mainnet

Runs the live blockchain where real assets and transactions hold actual value.

MEV

Captures extra profit that block producers earn by reordering, including, or excluding transactions in a block.

MiCA Enforcement

Applies the EU’s MiCA rules to how crypto issuers and service providers operate, disclose risks, and protect users.

Modular Blockchain Architecture

Splits a blockchain into separate layers for execution, data availability, and settlement so each part can scale and upgrade independently.

Multi-Protocol Automation

Orchestrates actions across several DeFi protocols or chains so users can run complex strategies with a single workflow.

Multisig Wallet

Requires approvals from multiple private keys to approve and send a transaction.

N

Non Custodial Wallet

Gives you full control of your private keys and funds without relying on a third party.

O

Oracle

Feeds real-world data, like prices or events, into smart contracts on a blockchain.

OTC Trading

Lets you trade large amounts of crypto directly with a counterparty instead of using a public order book on an exchange.

P

Perpetual Futures (Perps DEX)

Offer leveraged crypto trading with no expiry date through on-chain smart contracts instead of centralized brokers.

Private Key

Proves you own your wallet and allows you to control and move your crypto; anyone with it can use your funds.

Proof of Reserve

Shows on-chain or via audits that a custodian holds enough assets to fully back user deposits or issued tokens.

Public Key

Connects to your private key and helps create your wallet address so others can send you funds safely.

R

RWA Tokenization

Turns real-world assets like property, bonds, or invoices into digital tokens that you can trade or manage on-chain.

S

Security Token

Represents ownership, profit share, or other regulated financial rights in digital form.

Security Token Exchange

Lists and trades tokenized securities under financial regulations while using blockchain for settlement and transparency.

Seed Phrase

Backs up your wallet with a list of words that lets you recover your funds if you lose access.

Smart Contract

Runs code on a blockchain that automatically executes agreements when set conditions are met.

Stablecoin

Tracks the value of a stable asset, such as a fiat currency, to reduce price swings.

Staking

Locks your tokens in a network or protocol to help secure it and earn rewards.

T

Testnet

Lets developers test apps and features using valueless test tokens instead of real funds.

U

Utility Token

Gives you access to a product, service, or special features inside a project or platform.

W

Wallet Address

Identifies your wallet with a short string of letters and numbers that others use to send you crypto.

Wallet Connect

Links your wallet to apps and dapps so you can approve actions from your own device.

Web3

Lets users own their data and use apps that run on blockchains instead of depending on central companies.

X

x402 Protocol

Standardizes “402 Payment Required” flows so apps can request & settle crypto payments, often gasless stablecoin transfers, through a facilitator.

Y

Yield Farming

Moves your crypto between DeFi pools or protocols to earn the highest possible returns.

Z

Zero Knowledge Proof

Proves something is true without revealing the underlying details or data.

ZK-Rollups

Bundle many transactions off-chain and use zero-knowledge proofs to update the main blockchain with fast, low-cost, and secure batches.

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