Mainnet
By CoinGecko | Updated on Mar 03, 2020
It is the main network of Bitcoin, where the transactions of this cryptocurrency are registered and take place. The bitcoins of the mainnet are those that have real value.
Related Terms
Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
It is a digital fiat currency issued by the central banks, contrary to cryptocurrency that issued by non-legislative party.
Frontrun
To intercept a particularly large AMM buy order for the purpose of purchasing an reselling the assets back to the buyer before the order transaction is mind on the blockchain.
Pump and Dump Scheme
A market manipulation method to drive up the price of an asset before profiting by driving it back down.
Derivatives
A financial instrument which derives its value from the performance of an underlying asset or index (eg. gold, crude oil)
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