Crypto basics

20 Crypto Terms Beginners Should Know

A practical vocabulary makes exchange screens, guides and market data much easier to understand.

Market cap

A market-size metric generally combining a reference price with circulating supply.

Spread and slippage

Spread describes the gap between available buy and sell prices; slippage is the difference between expected and executed price.

Wallet and seed phrase

A wallet manages keys; a seed phrase is a highly sensitive recovery mechanism.

Staking and liquidity pools

These are different mechanisms with different purposes and risks. Understand how funds are used before participating.

FAQ

Where can I learn more terms?

Use QuotaNova's glossary and related guides to connect the concepts.

Do I need to know everything before buying crypto?

No, but understand custody, fees, risks and the service model you are using.

Source

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