ATH
All-Time High.The peak price level that a cryptocurrency has ever achieved.
ATL
All-Time Low.The record low price point that a cryptocurrency has ever reached.
ASIC Miners
Specialized computing devices designed specifically for mining cryptocurrencies, surpassing the efficiency of traditional CPUs and GPUs. Notably, Jihan Wu, a prominent Chinese businessman, has played a significant role in developing and distributing numerous ASIC Miners.
APR
APR stands for Annual Percentage Rate, which represents the interest rate charged over a year. For instance, borrowing $1,000 at a 10% APR would result in a repayment of $1,100 by the end of the year, with the additional $100 potentially divided into 12 monthly payments as required by the creditor.
API
Application Programming Interface. A toolkit or set of rules that developers can utilize to build applications
AML
Anti-Money Laundering. The set of regulations and measures implemented to combat money laundering activities, which obligate exchanges to collect personal information from their customers and monitor their transactions.
ASIC-Resistant
Refers to cryptocurrencies that are designed to discourage the use of specialized and expensive mining equipment called ASICs, aiming for a more equitable and decentralized mining process compared to coins that are not ASIC-resistant.
Address
A distinct combination, alphanumeric identifier, that serves as a destination for transferring cryptocurrencies, ensuring each transaction has a unique recipient.
Accredited Investor
An investor who meets certain financial criteria, such as having a net worth exceeding $1 million or an annual income surpassing $200,000-300,000, as required by regulatory standards.
Andreas Antonopoulos
A prominent Bitcoin Advocate who passionately supports Bitcoin and has delivered speeches and presentations worldwide to promote its adoption and understanding.