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Hard Cap

The maximum amount of money a token sale or fundraising round intends to raise. Once the hard cap is reached, the sale closes. It is distinct from a token's max supply, which refers to the total number of tokens that will ever exist.

Mike Starr

Founder, CryptoWizardTools · M.S. Organizational Management

Last reviewed: August 2026

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Escrow

A third-party service or smart contract that holds funds until certain conditions are met, then releases them to the appropriate party. In crypto, smart-contract escrow removes the need to trust a human intermediary.

Volatility

The degree of price fluctuation of an asset over time. Cryptocurrencies are generally considered more volatile than traditional assets.

AMM

Automated Market Maker. A decentralized exchange protocol that uses mathematical formulas to price assets, allowing users to trade without traditional order books.

DeFi

Decentralized Finance. Financial services and products built on blockchain technology that operate without traditional intermediaries like banks or brokerages.

HODL

A term originating from a misspelling of "hold," meaning to hold onto cryptocurrency long-term rather than selling. It has become a popular investment philosophy in the crypto community.

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