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.
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QR Code
Abbreviation "Quick Response Code", QR code is a machine readable optical label that stores up to 3Kb of data
Cold Wallet
Wallets that are offline and require physical access to certain devices (eg. hardware wallet, paper wallets)
Impermanent Loss
Temporary loss of funds due to volatility leading to divergence in price between token pairs provided by liquidity providers.
Limit Order / Limit Buy / Limit Sell
Orders placed by traders to buy or sell a cryptocurrency when a certain price is reached
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