Escrow in the context of an ICO refers to intermediaries' accounts where the raised funds are kept. The project team receives funding in installments as the roadmap milestones are completed, which protects investors.

An escrow transaction is a way to protect funds in a deal between parties who do not trust each other: the money is temporarily held by an independent intermediary or a smart contract and released only when the conditions are met.

A payment gateway is a hardware and software system that automates the acceptance of payments online, including crypto payments, linking the buyer, the seller, and the payment system.

A shitcoin is a derogatory name for coins and tokens with no real value, technology, or prospects. Such projects are often backed by dubious teams or amount to outright deception of investors.

Colored Coins are a technology that allows you to «mark» small amounts of bitcoin so that they represent other assets: shares, ownership rights, or digital tokens on top of the Bitcoin blockchain.