Stablecoin Beginner
A stablecoin is a crypto token built to hold a steady value, most often pegged to the US dollar.
Tokens like USDT and USDC aim to sit at about $1 and are used heavily for trading, payments and shifting value between exchanges. How safely they hold that peg depends on their backing — cash and equivalents, other crypto, or an algorithm — each with different risks.
This definition is educational and not financial advice. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.
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Smart Contract
A smart contract is code stored on a blockchain that runs by itself once its conditions are met.
IntermediateStaking
Staking is locking up a proof-of-stake coin to help secure its network, earning a reward for doing so.
BeginnerVolatility
Volatility is a measure of how sharply and quickly a price moves.