Real-World Assets

Token

A digital asset created and managed on a blockchain, representing value, utility, or ownership rights.

Fungible Token

A blockchain token where each unit is identical and interchangeable with any other unit of the same token.

Non-Fungible Token

A unique digital asset on a blockchain that represents ownership of a specific item, artwork, or piece of content.

ERC-20

A technical standard for implementing fungible tokens on the Ethereum blockchain.

ERC-721

A technical standard for non-fungible tokens on the Ethereum blockchain, ensuring each token is unique.

Tokenomics

The economic design and incentive structures governing a cryptocurrency or token ecosystem.

Tokenisation of Assets

Converting rights to real-world assets into digital tokens on a blockchain for fractional ownership and trading.

Security Token

A digital asset on a blockchain that represents ownership of a regulated financial instrument such as equity, debt, or revenue share, subject to securities laws.

Token Standard

A technical specification defining the interface and behaviour of tokens on a blockchain, such as ERC-20 for fungible tokens and ERC-721 for non-fungible tokens.

A consensus mechanism where validators are selected based on the amount of cryptocurrency they hold and stake.

The process of using computational power to validate transactions and add new blocks to a proof-of-work blockchain.

A peer-to-peer exchange of cryptocurrencies across different blockchain networks using cryptographic hash time-locked contracts, eliminating the need for trusted intermediaries.

A cryptocurrency token that grants holders voting rights on protocol decisions and changes.

Distributed file storage systems where data is spread across multiple nodes rather than centralised servers.

Digital currency embedded with executable logic that can enforce spending conditions, automate payments, and integrate with smart contracts for conditional financial operations.

A blockchain network where participation is restricted to authorised entities, common in enterprise applications.

A blockchain node that downloads and validates every block and transaction against the complete set of consensus rules.

Accessibility

Designing products and services that can be used by people with a wide range of abilities and disabilities.