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Glossary Crypto & Web3

Tokenisation

Issuing a blockchain token that represents a claim on something off-chain, such as a bond, a fund share or property. The legal enforceability of that claim matters far more than the technology.

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Phishing

Tricking someone into handing over credentials or money by impersonating a trusted sender. Still the most…

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