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Total Value Locked (TVL) represents the aggregate value of assets deposited or staked in a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol or blockchain ecosystem, typically measured in a currency like USD.

Centralized Exchange (CEX), is a type of cryptocurrency exchange that operates through a central authority or intermediary.

Traditional Finance (TradFi) refers to the conventional financial system that operates through centralized institutions such as banks, stock exchanges, and regulatory bodies.

Real-World Assets (RWA) are tangible or financial assets that exist in the physical world and can be tokenized or represented on a blockchain.

Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) are cryptographic methods that allow one party (the prover) to prove to another party (the verifier) that a statement is true without revealing any additional information beyond the validity of the statement itself.

Verifiable Credentials (VC) are a digital representation of claims or assertions about an individual, organization, or entity that can be cryptographically verified for authenticity and integrity.

Decentralized Identifiers (DID) are a new type of identifier that enables verifiable, self-sovereign digital identities.

Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) is an innovative framework that integrates decentralized technologies, such as blockchain and distributed ledgers, with physical infrastructure systems.

Ripple is a digital payment protocol and cryptocurrency that facilitates fast and low-cost international money transfers.

Decentralized Applications (dApps) are software applications that run on a decentralized network, typically built on blockchain technology.