API
Short for “Application Programming Interface.” It is a piece of code that enables interaction between software to enable various tasks…
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Topic Web3 & Applications
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4 definitionsBCF
Short for “Binance Blockchain Charity Foundation.” BCF is the world's first decentralized charity platform. It was established to advocate the…
BEF
Short for “Binance Ecosystem Fund.” It is an initiative founded by Binance to establish collaborations within the blockchain and cryptocurrency…
Block Explorer
Similar to the File Explorer of a computer’s operating system. It allows users to browse blockchain data such as addresses,…
BUIDL
Usage of the word “build” in the same fashion as “HODL”, refers to keeping your heads down and focusing on…
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3 definitionsDAC
Short for “Decentralized Autonomous Cooperative,” an organization that is controlled by its shareholders rather than a central authority.
DAO
Decentralised Autonomous Organization. A business model that operates on a series of set parameters, built into the company from inception…
dApp
Stands for Decentralised Application. Where in part or all of the applications software stack is hosted, stored and processed on…
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3 definitionsENS
Similar to a DNS within internet infrastructure, it allows user to obtain a “custom domain” .eth address, instead of using…
Ethereum
An open source blockchain that acts as a distributed computing platform and operating system, allowing decentralized applications and smart contracts…
EVM
Ethereum Virtual Machine. An Ethereum runtime environment for smart contracts, Isolated from the rest of the networks, allowing new software…
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