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Crypto Terms

Terms starting with “M”

Quick, friendly definitions you can actually use.

The live production network where real-value transactions happen.

Fees for adding (maker) or removing (taker) liquidity on an exchange. Maker is often cheaper.

The total value of a coin = price × circulating supply.

An order that buys/sells immediately at the best available price.

An extra identifier required for deposits on some networks (e.g., XRP tag, XLM memo).

A popular browser wallet for Ethereum and EVM tokens.

Multi-Factor or Two-Factor Authentication. Adds a second step to prevent account takeovers.

Using computers to secure a blockchain and earn new coins.

Multi-Party Computation wallet where a private key is split across parties/devices and never assembled in one place.

A wallet that requires multiple signatures to approve transactions — improves security and governance.

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