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Vesting refers to the process by which tokens or shares are gradually released or unlocked over a specified period.

Validators are participants in Proof of Stake (PoS) and other consensus mechanisms who are responsible for verifying transactions and adding new blocks to the blockchain.

A utility token is a type of cryptocurrency token that provides users with access to a product or service within a specific blockchain-based platform or ecosystem.

Uniswap is one of the largest and most popular decentralized exchanges (DEX) built on the Ethereum blockchain.

Unique Active Wallets (UAWs) refer to the number of distinct wallets interacting with a decentralized application (dApp) or blockchain network within a given time frame, usually measured daily. 

UTXO stands for Unspent Transaction Output, a model used by blockchain networks like Bitcoin to manage and validate transactions. 

USD Coin (USDC) is a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar at a 1:1 ratio, meaning each USDC token is backed by a corresponding dollar held in reserve.

Transaction Processing Speed (TPS) refers to the number of transactions that a blockchain network can process per second. 

Trading volume is the total quantity of a cryptocurrency or asset that has been traded over a specific period, usually within 24 hours.

TradFi, short for traditional finance, refers to the conventional financial system that includes banks, stock exchanges, and other financial institutions that follow centralized, regulated models.