Altcoins: A term used to refer to any cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin. It stands for "alternative coin.”

Ordinals: Information inscribed on satoshi - similar to the ERC-721 standard on Bitcoin.

ICO: Initial Coin Offering is a fundraising method used by cryptocurrency startups where they issue and sell tokens to investors in exchange for funds.

L1: Layer 1, refers to the base layer of a blockchain, which handles the core functionalities and security of the network.

L2: Short for Layer 2, refers to scaling solutions built on top of a blockchain's main layer (L1) to improve its performance, throughput, and reduce fees.

Satoshi: The smallest unit of Bitcoin, named after the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto.

Yield: Refers to the return or profit generated from holding or investing in a particular asset, often used in the context of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols.

Oracles: Third-party services or mechanisms that provide external data to smart contracts on the blockchain, enabling them to interact with real-world information.

Open-Source: Software that is freely available and can be modified, distributed, and used by anyone. The source code is publicly accessible and encourages collaboration and transparency.

BRC-20: BRC-20 is a token standard similar to the widely used ERC-20 on Bitcoin.

Solidity: a programming language used to write smart contracts on the Ethereum network

Wrapping: The process of converting one cryptocurrency into another through a bridge or protocol, typically used to bring non-native tokens onto a specific blockchain.