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Terms

Crypto Terms — explained simply.

Plain-English explanations for the most important crypto concepts. No hype, no jargon — just clarity.

Terms starting with “L”

Quick, friendly definitions you can actually use.

An exchange feature where users stake coins (like BNB, USDT) to farm newly launched tokens.

Base blockchains like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana. The foundation layer.

Scaling solutions built on top of Layer 1 (like Polygon) to make transactions faster and cheaper.

Borrowing money to trade bigger. Increases both risk and reward.

An order to buy or sell crypto at a specific price you choose.

When your leveraged position is closed automatically because losses got too big.

A pool of tokens locked in a smart contract to enable trading on decentralized exchanges.

Lanzo’s Crypto 4-Step Starter Pack

A beginner-friendly crypto starter pack: buy a little, self-custody, protect your backup, and learn the basics.

Step 1

Buy a small amount of crypto

Open an account and buy a tiny amount (50 €) to learn the flow.

  • Stick to major coins (BTC/ETH/XRP) at first.
  • Enable 2FA on your account.
Step 2

Move to a wallet

Own your keys from day one. Use a Ledger for self-custody.

  • Write the 24-word recovery phrase on paper during setup.
  • Never store the phrase in the cloud or as a photo.
Step 3

Protect your recovery phrase & device

Upgrade from paper to a fire/water-resistant metal backup and store the device safely.

  • Keep the metal backup separately from the device.
  • Consider a simple fireproof envelope or safe.
Step 4

Learn & practice safely

Read Lanzo’s guides and Crypto Terms to avoid common mistakes. Practice with tiny amounts.

  • Always test a small withdrawal first.
  • Double-check addresses and memos/tags.

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