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1. Self-executing contracts with the terms of the agreement directly written into lines of code. They automatically execute once the conditions are met.
2. Altcoins are alternative cryptocurrencies to Bitcoin that were developed after Bitcoin's success.
3. A currency that is issued by a government and is not backed by a physical commodity, such as gold or silver.
4. The distribution of control or decision-making across multiple participants in a network. Digital currencies are often decentralized.
5. A digital ledger that records transactions across multiple computers. It is the underlying technology behind many digital currencies.
6. A digital currency invented in 2008 by Satoshi Nakamoto.
7. The process of validating and adding new transactions to a blockchain. Miners use specialized hardware to solve complex mathematical problems.
8. A digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security. It operates independently of a central bank.
9. A digital or physical device used to securely store private keys for accessing and managing digital currencies.