Cryptocurrencies, tokens and stablecoins — Flashcards

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Cryptocurrencies, tokens and stablecoins — Flashcards

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What does the term "Fintech" refer to?

In Alternative Investments (Digital Assets), what is an Initial Coin Offering (ICO)?

In Alternative Investments (Digital Assets), what is the Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus protocol?

In Alternative Investments (Digital Assets), what defines a "permissionless" network?

In Alternative Investments (Digital Assets), what is the Proof of Work (PoW) consensus protocol?

In Alternative Investments (Digital Assets), what is Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)?

In Alternative Investments (Digital Assets), what is a "stablecoin"?

In Alternative Investments (Digital Assets), what differentiates a Centralized Exchange from a Decentralized Exchange?

Cryptocurrencies, tokens and stablecoins CFA Flashcards - Medical Study Cards

Master Cryptocurrencies, tokens and stablecoins with Oncourse flashcards. These spaced repetition flashcards are designed for medical students preparing for NEET PG, USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, MBBS exams, and other medical licensing examinations.

Cryptocurrencies, tokens and stablecoins Flashcard Deck - 8 Cards

Flashcard 1: What does the term "Fintech" refer to?

Answer: Developments in technology that can be applied to the financial services industry.

Flashcard 2: In Alternative Investments (Digital Assets), what is an Initial Coin Offering (ICO)?

Answer: An unregulated process where companies offer crypto security tokens to investors in exchange for capital or other cryptocurrency.

Flashcard 3: In Alternative Investments (Digital Assets), what is the Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus protocol?

Answer: A mechanism where participants (validators) pledge collateral (staking) to guarantee the validity of a block and signal that a transaction is ready to be added to the chain.

Flashcard 4: In Alternative Investments (Digital Assets), what defines a "permissionless" network?

Answer: A network where transactions are visible to all users, any user can execute a transaction, and there is no centralized authority restricting access.

Flashcard 5: In Alternative Investments (Digital Assets), what is the Proof of Work (PoW) consensus protocol?

Answer: A mechanism where miners use powerful computers to solve cryptographic problems to verify transactions and lock them into the blockchain.

Flashcard 6: In Alternative Investments (Digital Assets), what is Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)?

Answer: A database shared among market participants that maintains a record of all transactions so each participant has an identical, transparent copy.

Flashcard 7: In Alternative Investments (Digital Assets), what is a "stablecoin"?

Answer: A cryptocurrency linked to the value of another asset (such as fiat currency) and secured by a reserve basket to protect against price volatility.

Flashcard 8: In Alternative Investments (Digital Assets), what differentiates a Centralized Exchange from a Decentralized Exchange?

Answer: A centralized exchange is privately held and trades directly on private servers, whereas a decentralized exchange operates on a distributed framework with no central authority.

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Cryptocurrencies, tokens and stablecoins Flashcards for CFA

Study 8 flashcards on Cryptocurrencies, tokens and stablecoins for CFA Alternative Investments (Level I). These active recall cards cover the key concepts, clinical associations, and high-yield facts from this chapter of Introduction to Digital Assets. Each card is designed to test your understanding rather than just recognition, building stronger and more durable memories for exam day.

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