Mainnet

Mainnet is a live, production-ready version of a blockchain. Unlike testnet, transactions on mainnet carry real value.

Maker

A maker is someone who places an order on an exchange. Their order adds liquidity to the market.

Market Order

A market order executes immediately at the best available price for a cryptocurrency. This order prioritizes speed over precision.

Miner Extractable Value (MEV)

MEV is profit made by reordering or inserting transactions in some order. Bots often exploit this on high-traffic chains.

MetaMask

MetaMask is a widely-used crypto wallet for Ethereum and EVM chains. It’s available as a browser extension and mobile app.

Minting

Minting is the process of creating new tokens or NFTs on a blockchain. It permanently adds them to the supply.

Multi-chain

Multi-chain projects or assets operate across several blockchains. This increases access and user reach.

Multisig

A multisig wallet requires multiple approvals to execute actions or transactions. It improves security for shared funds.