Why this glossary exists.
Most crypto glossaries are written by people who already speak crypto, for people who already speak crypto. They define one piece of jargon by using three other pieces of jargon, which is how you end up with a 400-word definition of "smart contract" that requires you to already know what "EVM," "gas," and "oracle" mean.
This is a glossary for everyone else. Each term has two definitions: the industry version (what you'll actually read in offering documents and product pages) and the plain version (what it actually means). The goal is not to make you sound like you work in crypto. The goal is to let you read a tokenization pitch and understand what is actually being offered.
What's inside.
Twenty-five terms organized into four sections, with industry-standard definitions paired with plain-English explanations. Designed to be referenced as needed, not read cover to cover.
A sample entry.
Every term in the glossary follows the same format. Here is one example, lifted directly from the guide:
Who it's for.
Anyone who has ever read a tokenization pitch and gotten lost in the language. Advisors who need to translate technical terms for clients. Journalists covering the space who want a reliable reference. Family members helping older relatives evaluate investment opportunities.
Most people in this space, including many of the people selling it, don't fully understand half these terms. After reading this guide, you will know more than most of them.
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