The Ultimate Crypto Dictionary is the most comprehensive online dictionary of Web3, blockchain, and cryptocurrency-related narratives and buzzwords.
In this resource, you’ll find:
- A library of the top crypto narratives [2024 & 2025]; and
- A crypto-lingo dictionary of the most-used buzzwords in crypto.
Top Crypto Narratives [2024 & 2025]
A database of Web3 narratives and technical concepts explained.
Name
Description
Use Case
Key Projects
Flexible account management with programmable smart contract wallets.
Wallets
Infrastructure
Argent X | Holdstation | Safe | Bravos | Biconomy | NEAR Wallet | Trust Wallet |
Integrating AI for smarter, automated blockchain solutions.
AI
Data
Networks
Scalable Bitcoin transactions via off-chain Layer 2 networks.
Infrastructure
Networks
Connecting different blockchains for seamless asset and data transfer.
Infrastructure
Bridging
Unified interaction across multiple blockchains with a single interface.
Infrastructure
Blockchain-based games with asset ownership and play-to-earn rewards.
Gaming
NFTs
Axie Infinity | Gods Unchained | Notcoin | The Sandbox | Decentraland
Ensuring accessible and reliable blockchain data for verification.
Data
Consensus
Distributed data storage across a network of nodes.
DeFi
Tokens
Self-sovereign identity management without centralized control.
Privacy
Security
Provenance | Blockcerts | ID2020 | Civic | TrustID
Collaborative research and peer review on blockchain platforms.
DAOs
Science
Censorship resistant social media platforms enabling full user control over data.
Social
OriginTrail | Hive | Lens Protocol | Aether | Status
Distributed data storage across a network of nodes.
Data
Infrastructure
Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks enabling real-world asset tokenization.
Infrastructure
Blockchain-based gaming with play-to-earn and NFT integration.
Gaming
DeFi
NFTs
Base layer enabling interoperability and scalability for multiple blockchains.
Infrastructure
Networks
The foundational blockchain layer handling core consensus and transactions.
Infrastructure
Networks
Scalable solutions built on top of Layer 1 for faster transactions and lower costs.
Infrastructure
Networks
Applications and protocols built on Layer 2 for enhanced functionality.
Infrastructure
Networks
Decentralized platforms for lending and borrowing cryptocurrencies.
Infrastructure
Networks
YoutHodler | Nexo | MakerDAO | Compound | Aave
Staking assets while maintaining liquidity through tokenized staked assets.
Tokens
DeFi
Tokenized assets representing staked cryptocurrencies for liquidity and trading.
DeFi
Tokens
Tokens representing staked assets, allowing liquidity while staking.
DeFi
Tokens
Meme-based cryptocurrencies with community-driven value and humor.
Tokens
DeFi
Virtual shared spaces blending physical and digital worlds.
NFTs
Gaming
Social
Virbela | Horizon Workrooms | Second Life | Roblox | Decentraland
Blockchain architecture with interchangeable and customizable components.
Infrastructure
Networks
Celestia | Dymension | EigenLayer | Mantle Network | Caldera
NFT-based financial products and services, including lending and trading.
NFTs
DeFi
Consensus mechanism assuming valid transactions unless proven otherwise.
Consensus
External data feeds providing real-world information to smart contracts.
Data
Bitcoin-based NFTs and assets using ordinal numbering for uniqueness.
Bitcoin
NFTs
Play-to-earn: gaming where players earn rewards and assets.
Gaming
NFTs
Finance focused on environmental sustainability and ecosystem restoration.
Tokens
Moss | Solarcoin | Regen Network | ClimateTrade | Flowcarbon
Layer 2 solutions bundling transactions for scalability and lower fees.
Infrastructure
Networks
Immutable X | Loopring | Polygon zkEVM | Base | zkSync
Decentralized cross-chain protocol for managing and transferring assets.
Bitcoin
Runecoin | Runnessance | RunePro | RuneX | Runes Terminal
Real-World Assets: Tokenized representations of physical assets on blockchain.
Tokens
Maple Finance | Ondo Finance | Edge Matrix | Usual | TokenFI
Cryptocurrencies pegged to stable assets to reduce volatility.
Tokens
Digital assets mimicking real-world asset values using blockchain.
Tokens
DeFi
Trading boards on Telegram for crypto market discussions and alerts.
AI
DeFi
CryptoHopper | Maestro | Cornix | Unibot | CoinCodeCap
Technologies enabling decentralized internet applications and services.
Infrastructure
SnowTrace | PolygonScan | Etherscan | Rainbow | Argent
Cryptographic proofs ensuring information validity without revealing details.
Consensus
Loopring | Polygon zkEVM | StarkNet | zkSync
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Name
Description
Use Case
First Letter
Key Projects
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1
Name
Description
Use Case
First Letter
Key Projects
The foundational blockchain layer handling core consensus and transactions.
Infrastructure
Networks
L
1
2
2
Name
Description
Use Case
First Letter
Key Projects
Token standard for fungible tokens on the Bitcoin blockchain.
Tokens
B
2
0
Scalable Bitcoin transactions via off-chain Layer 2 networks.
Infrastructure
Networks
L
2
B
Scalable solutions built on top of Layer 1 for faster transactions and lower costs.
Infrastructure
Networks
L
2
Play-to-earn: gaming where players earn rewards and assets.
Gaming
NFTs
P
2
E
3
3
A
A
Name
Description
Use Case
First Letter
Key Projects
Digital assets mimicking real-world asset values using blockchain.
Tokens
DeFi
A
S
Flexible account management with programmable smart contract wallets.
Wallets
Infrastructure
A
Argent X | Holdstation | Safe | Bravos | Biconomy | NEAR Wallet | Trust Wallet |
Integrating AI for smarter, automated blockchain solutions.
AI
Data
Networks
A
Unified interaction across multiple blockchains with a single interface.
Infrastructure
C
A
Ensuring accessible and reliable blockchain data for verification.
Data
Consensus
D
A
B
B
Name
Description
Use Case
First Letter
Key Projects
Connecting different blockchains for seamless asset and data transfer.
Infrastructure
Bridging
B
I
Token standard for fungible tokens on the Bitcoin blockchain.
Tokens
B
2
0
Decentralized platforms for lending and borrowing cryptocurrencies.
Infrastructure
Networks
L
B
YoutHodler | Nexo | MakerDAO | Compound | Aave
Scalable Bitcoin transactions via off-chain Layer 2 networks.
Infrastructure
Networks
L
2
B
Trading boards on Telegram for crypto market discussions and alerts.
AI
DeFi
T
B
CryptoHopper | Maestro | Cornix | Unibot | CoinCodeCap
C
C
Name
Description
Use Case
First Letter
Key Projects
Blockchain-based games with asset ownership and play-to-earn rewards.
Gaming
NFTs
C
G
Axie Infinity | Gods Unchained | Notcoin | The Sandbox | Decentraland
Unified interaction across multiple blockchains with a single interface.
Infrastructure
C
A
D
D
Name
Description
Use Case
First Letter
Key Projects
Collaborative research and peer review on blockchain platforms.
DAOs
Science
D
S
Censorship resistant social media platforms enabling full user control over data.
Social
D
S
OriginTrail | Hive | Lens Protocol | Aether | Status
Distributed data storage across a network of nodes.
Data
Infrastructure
D
S
Self-sovereign identity management without centralized control.
Privacy
Security
D
I
Provenance | Blockcerts | ID2020 | Civic | TrustID
Distributed data storage across a network of nodes.
DeFi
Tokens
D
Ensuring accessible and reliable blockchain data for verification.
Data
Consensus
D
A
Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks enabling real-world asset tokenization.
Infrastructure
D
Tokenized assets representing staked cryptocurrencies for liquidity and trading.
DeFi
Tokens
L
S
D
E
E
Name
Description
Use Case
First Letter
Key Projects
Play-to-earn: gaming where players earn rewards and assets.
Gaming
NFTs
P
2
E
F
F
Name
Description
Use Case
First Letter
Key Projects
Finance focused on environmental sustainability and ecosystem restoration.
Tokens
R
F
Moss | Solarcoin | Regen Network | ClimateTrade | Flowcarbon
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No description
Name
Description
Use Case
First Letter
Key Projects
H
H
Name
Description
Use Case
First Letter
Key Projects
I
I
Name
Description
Use Case
First Letter
Key Projects
Connecting different blockchains for seamless asset and data transfer.
Infrastructure
Bridging
B
I
Self-sovereign identity management without centralized control.
Privacy
Security
D
I
Provenance | Blockcerts | ID2020 | Civic | TrustID
Technologies enabling decentralized internet applications and services.
Infrastructure
I
W
SnowTrace | PolygonScan | Etherscan | Rainbow | Argent
0
0
2
2
Infrastructure
Networks
Scalable Bitcoin transactions via off-chain Layer 2 networks.
Tokens
Token standard for fungible tokens on the Bitcoin blockchain.
Infrastructure
Networks
Scalable solutions built on top of Layer 1 for faster transactions and lower costs.
Gaming
NFTs
Play-to-earn: gaming where players earn rewards and assets.
A
A
Wallets
Infrastructure
Flexible account management with programmable smart contract wallets.
AI
Data
Networks
Integrating AI for smarter, automated blockchain solutions.
Infrastructure
Unified interaction across multiple blockchains with a single interface.
Data
Consensus
Ensuring accessible and reliable blockchain data for verification.
Tokens
DeFi
Digital assets mimicking real-world asset values using blockchain.
B
B
Infrastructure
Networks
Scalable Bitcoin transactions via off-chain Layer 2 networks.
Infrastructure
Bridging
Connecting different blockchains for seamless asset and data transfer.
Tokens
Token standard for fungible tokens on the Bitcoin blockchain.
Infrastructure
Networks
Decentralized platforms for lending and borrowing cryptocurrencies.
AI
DeFi
Trading boards on Telegram for crypto market discussions and alerts.
C
C
D
D
Data
Consensus
Ensuring accessible and reliable blockchain data for verification.
DeFi
Tokens
Distributed data storage across a network of nodes.
Privacy
Security
Self-sovereign identity management without centralized control.
DAOs
Science
Collaborative research and peer review on blockchain platforms.
Social
Censorship resistant social media platforms enabling full user control over data.
Data
Infrastructure
Distributed data storage across a network of nodes.
Infrastructure
Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks enabling real-world asset tokenization.
DeFi
Tokens
Tokenized assets representing staked cryptocurrencies for liquidity and trading.
G
G
The Ultimate Crypto Lingo Dictionary
A glossary of the most-used crypto slang to help you get acclimated with the crypto scene.
Crypto Slang | Meaning | Context |
2FA | 2 Factor Authentication | An identity and security method that requires two forms of id to access data. |
AFK | Away From Keyboard | Used to notify friends that they would be away for some time. |
AMA | Ask Me Anything | A type of Q&A session often held by crypto projects. |
ATH | All-Time High | The highest price ever reached by a cryptocurrency. |
ATL | All-Time Low | The lowest price ever reached by a cryptocurrency. |
BTD | Buy The Dip | A call to buy assets when prices drop. |
BUIDL | Build | A deliberate misspelling of “build,” used to emphasize the importance of building in the crypto space. |
CEX | Centralized Exchange | A cryptocurrency exchange managed by a central authority. |
DAO | Decentralized Autonomous Organization | An organization governed by smart contracts and community votes. |
dApp | Decentralized Application | An application that runs on a blockchain. |
DEX | Decentralized Exchange | A platform for peer-to-peer trading without intermediaries. |
DYOR | Do Your Own Research | Encouragement to research thoroughly before investing. |
FOMO | Fear Of Missing Out | Anxiety about missing a profitable opportunity. |
FUD | Fear, Uncertainty & Doubt | Refers to the spreading of negative emotions and pessimism among investors and traders. |
FUDster | Instilling Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt | A person who spreads FUD about a specific coin or blockchain project, often for self-benefit. |
GM | Good Morning | A greeting often used in crypto communities. |
GN | Good Night | Used to sign off in crypto communities. |
HFSP | Have Fun Staying Poor | Often used sarcastically towards those skeptical of crypto. |
HODL | Hold On for Dear Life | Originally a typo of “hold,” now means holding onto crypto assets rather than selling. |
ICO | Initial Coin Offering | A fundraising method for new crypto projects. |
IEO | Initial DEX Offering | An ICO conducted on a decentralized exchange. |
KYC | Know Your Customer | A process to verify the identity of customers, usually required by exchanges. |
LAMBO | Lamborghini | Significant wealth or success from crypto investments. |
LFG | Let’s F**king Go | Expresses excitement about a positive development. |
LP | Liquidity Pool | A pool of funds locked in a smart contract for trading or lending. |
MOON | Moon | When a cryptocurrency price skyrockets. |
NFA | Non-Financial Advice | Used when speaking positively about a project but do not want to recommend the investment directly. |
NFT | Non-Fungible Token | A unique digital asset representing ownership of specific items. |
NGMI | Not Gonna Make It | Used to express a negative outlook on the future prospects of the crypto markets. |
P2P | Peer-to-Peer | A system where two parties can conduct financial transactions with each other without involving a third party. |
PnD | Pump and Dump | A scheme to inflate a cryptocurrency’s price and then sell off. |
rekt | wrecked | REKT (or rekt) is a misspelling of “wrecked”. “Getting rekt” means incurring major losses. |
SAFU | Secure Asset Fund for Users | A fund to protect users in case of an exchange hack, popularized by Binance. |
SATS | Satoshis | The smallest unit of Bitcoin (1 BTC = 100,000,000 sats). |
STO | Security Token Offering | A regulated fundraising method involving security tokens. |
TVL | Total Value Locked | The total value of assets locked in a DeFi protocol. |
WAGMI | We’re All Gonna Make It | A slang used to express a positive outlook on the long-term success of their positions, or the market overall. |
