Wallet.dat
The designated file name that houses public and private keys for a full cryptocurrency node.
Wallet
A digital tool, either software or hardware, that houses both public and private keys used for storing and transacting in cryptocurrencies.
Vitalik Buterin
A prominent programmer known for penning Ethereum’s white paper and co-developing Ethereum’s technology.
Velocity of Money
A metric indicating the speed at which a currency changes hands from one transaction to another.
Volatility
An indicator of how quickly an asset’s price tends to shift over time.
Venture Capitalist
An investor who contributes funds to an early-stage project, anticipating substantial returns on their investment if the project is successful.
Virgin Coins
These are coins that have never been spent, meaning they were mined and then left untouched.
UIA
User-Issued Assets or tokens that can be minted on the BitShares network.
USDT
An abbreviation for U.S. Dollar Tether, a stablecoin issued by Tether Limited.
Unbanked
Refers to an adult who does not hold an account with a bank or any other financial institution.