Cryptocurrency Terms and Definitions

Inflating the hype is the artificial stoking of interest around a crypto project or token through intrusive advertising and exaggerated promises, which often accompanies dubious and fraudulent schemes.

A riser is an extension adapter that connects a graphics card to the motherboard and allows several cards to be conveniently placed in a mining rig.

Early birds are the first participants or investors in a project who join at the very start and usually receive tokens at a more favorable price or with additional bonuses.

A refund is the return of invested funds to participants, which may occur when a project closes ahead of schedule or, in some cases, after a fraudulent scheme has been exposed.

A referral link is a personal sign-up link for a project, tied to a specific participant who receives a reward for the users brought in through it.