Glossary Crypto & Web3
Proof of stake
A method of securing a blockchain in which validators lock up coins as collateral instead of burning electricity. Misbehaviour costs them part of that stake.
More from the glossary
Bid-ask spread
The gap between the highest price a buyer will pay and the lowest a seller will…
Supply chain
The chain of suppliers, factories and transport that turns raw materials into a delivered product. A…
Ceasefire
An agreement to stop fighting, which may be temporary, local or conditional. It is a pause…
Conflict of interest
A personal or financial stake that could reasonably be seen to compromise coverage. The usual remedies…