Cryptocurrency Terms and Definitions

A QR code is a two-dimensional graphic image that encodes data and is read by a camera; in cryptocurrencies it is used to quickly transmit addresses and payment details.

Litecoin is one of the oldest altcoins, created as a faster and lighter alternative to Bitcoin and the originator of the use of the Scrypt algorithm.

Bollinger Bands are a technical-analysis tool that shows volatility and the current deviations of an asset's price from its average value using three lines.

Liquidity shows how quickly an asset can be bought or sold at a price close to the market one without significantly affecting quotes. It is one of the key parameters for evaluating any crypto market.

A listing is the addition of a cryptocurrency or token to a trading venue, most often an exchange, after which the asset becomes available for buying and selling. The procedure can be paid or free.