GM
"Good morning." A friendly greeting widely used in crypto communities, regardless of the actual time of day. It became a cultural staple of crypto Twitter and community channels as a sign of camaraderie.
Mike Starr
Founder, CryptoWizardTools · M.S. Organizational Management
Last reviewed: August 2026
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zk-Rollup
A type of Layer 2 scaling solution that bundles many transactions off-chain and submits a single cryptographic proof (a zero-knowledge proof) to the main chain. zk-Rollups are highly efficient and inherit the security of the underlying blockchain.
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A prolonged period of declining or depressed cryptocurrency prices and reduced market activity, similar to a bear market but often implying an extended, multi-year downturn. The 2018 and 2022 cycles are commonly referred to as crypto winters.
Aping In
Crypto slang for rushing into a large position in a token without much research, often driven by hype or fear of missing out. "Aping in" is associated with high-risk, impulsive behavior and is generally discouraged.
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