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Key terms
- ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund)An investment fund that trades on stock exchanges, holding assets like stocks, commodities, or bonds. ETFs offer diversification and typically have lower fees than mutual funds.
- Private KeyA secret alphanumeric code that gives you full control over your cryptocurrency holdings and the ability to authorize transactions. Your private key must be kept secure and never shared, because anyone who obtains it can access and spend your funds. It works in conjunction with a public key to enable secure, encrypted transactions on the blockchain.
- Public KeyA cryptographic code that serves as your address on a blockchain, allowing others to send cryptocurrency to you. It is mathematically derived from your private key but cannot be reverse-engineered to reveal it. Think of it like a bank account number that you can safely share with others so they know where to send payments.
- Proof of WorkA consensus mechanism that requires miners to solve computationally intensive mathematical puzzles to validate transactions and add new blocks to the blockchain. It was the first consensus method used in blockchain technology and remains the mechanism behind Bitcoin. While highly secure, Proof of Work is criticized for its significant energy consumption and environmental impact.
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