Crypto dictionary

Every crypto term a beginner meets — blockchain, wallet, seed phrase, gas fees, staking, DeFi — defined in plain English with India context. For full explanations, read our beginner guides:

• What Is a Paper Wallet? Old Crypto Storage Explained — A paper wallet is a printed copy of your crypto keys. Learn how it works, why early users liked it, and why most Indian beginners should avoid it today.
• NRI Crypto Rules in India: Accounts, Tax and FEMA Guide — NRI and wondering if you can buy crypto from abroad? This guide explains Indian exchange accounts, tax rules and FEMA basics in plain language.
• What Is Crypto Trading Volume in India? Full Guide — Learn what crypto trading volume means, why activity levels matter for Indian traders, and how to spot fake volume before you trust a number.
• Is Bitcoin Going to Zero? The Truth Behind 'Dead' Searches — 'Bitcoin is dead' searches are surging as Bitcoin fell below $80,000. Why panic searches spike, what going to zero would really mean, and how to stay calm.
• What Is a Crypto Whale? How Large Holders Move Markets — Learn what a crypto whale is, how large holders move prices, and how Indian beginners can read whale activity without copying trades or chasing hype.
• How to Check If an Exchange Is FIU-Registered in India — Learn how to verify a crypto exchange's FIU-IND registration in India — a 5-step check, the red flags, and what registration does and doesn't guarantee.
• CoinDCX Hack Explained: What Happened, Are Funds Safe? — CoinDCX confirmed a 15.99 million USDT loss from old wallets in October 2026. What happened, are user funds safe, and how Indian users can protect themselves.
• What Is Decentralised Storage? IPFS Explained for Beginners — IPFS stores files across many computers instead of one server. Learn how decentralised storage works, its limits, and what Indian beginners should know.