Centralized

When the decision-making power is centralized in a single point within a system.

Centralized Exchange

Exchanges that are controlled by big companies.

Chain

A blockchain network, e.g., Arbitrum or Solana.

Circulating Supply

The cryptocurrency tokens available publicly in the market.

Cold Wallet

Offline crypto storage, safer from hacks.

Composable

Interoperable DeFi protocols that can integrate with others.

Cross-chain

Interactions or transactions between different blockchains.

Crypto Protocol

A set of rules and procedures that govern behavior in a decentralized network.

Cryptocurrency

A digital currency secured by cryptography.

Custodial

Wallets controlled by third parties, like CEXs.

Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

An official digital tender issued by a sovereign central bank

CeFi

Centralized finance services like exchanges or lenders.