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GLOSSARY

A participant on a proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain, involved in validating blocks for rewards.

A verification code is a security protection method that is used to avoid internet bots from abusing or even spamming various online services. 

The virtual commodity association is a non-profit organization of cryptocurrency exchanges and custodians with an aim to build a self-regulatory organization (SRO) for the U.S. virtual currency industry.

A virtual private network (VPN) is a technology that creates a safe and encrypted network from a public internet connection – giving you anonymity and privacy.

Virtual reality (VR) technology is used to simulate an immersive artificial world that can mimic or transcend reality. 

A statistical measure of dispersion of returns, measured by using the standard deviation or variance between returns from that same security or market index.

How much cryptocurrency has been traded over a set period, such as the past 24 hours.