Cryptocurrency Terms and Definitions

Coin age is a metric calculated as the amount of cryptocurrency multiplied by the time it has been held. The concept is used in proof-of-stake mechanisms.

An input is the part of a transaction in the Bitcoin blockchain that indicates the source of the funds being transferred. The input links the new transaction to previous coin receipts at the sender's address.

To "get loss-vested" is an ironic slang term meaning to put money into an ICO or another high-risk crypto project. The word emphasizes a failed, hasty, or ill-considered investment of funds in a dubious asset.

A cryptocurrency exchange aggregator is a platform that combines the data and liquidity of several trading venues, helping traders find favorable conditions in one place.

An advisor is a consultant for a crypto project, most often an experienced specialist in the field of blockchain, technology or finance, who advises the team and increases trust in the project.