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Node

Any device that participates in a blockchain network. Normally, nodes are computers or servers that provide some function to the network they’re connected to. A node’s role is dictated by the protocol of the network.

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Crypto Assets

Crypto assets, or "cryptoassets", are purely digital assets that use blockchain technology to create, verify and secure transactions. The crypto market is made up of thousands of different...

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Unconfirmed Transaction
An Unconfirmed Transaction refers to a blockchain transaction, such as buying, selling, or transferring a cryptocurrency, that hasn’t been permanently recorded to the blockchain. An unconfirmed transaction status means that the network of miners or validators hasn’t completely examined the transaction in full, to determine that there aren’t any pending transactions involving the same cryptocurrency being used.
Uniswap
Uniswap is currently the largest decentralized exchange (DEX) by trading volume operating on the Ethereum blockchain, which allows anyone to swap ERC20 tokens. Uniswap was the pioneer in using the automated market maker model, where users supply Ethereum tokens to liquidity pools, and algorithms determine how to price assets.

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