Name Wrapper
A smart contract that converts registered Ethereum Name Service (ENS) names into NFTs, enabling greater flexibility, transferability, and programmable use across dApps.
Negative Volume Index (NVI)
A technical indicator that evaluates how price movements behave on days with lower trading volume. It assumes that informed investors act on quieter days, making NVI a helpful tool for spotting underlying trends.
Network
The collective group of nodes operating a blockchain, each storing and validating the distributed ledger at any moment in time.
Network Latency
The delay it takes for information to move between nodes or computers across a blockchain or internet network, usually measured in milliseconds.
Network States
A new sociopolitical idea where communities form digital-first societies with shared rules, economies, governance, and culture — made sovereign by technology rather than geography.
Network-Enhanced Virtual Machine (NEVM)
A smart contract framework that blends Bitcoin’s security model with Ethereum’s programmability, designed for cross-chain operability and mass adoption scalability.
Newb
Slang for someone who is new or inexperienced in crypto trading or blockchain technology.
NFT Royalties
Built-in smart contract fees that automatically reward NFT creators with a percentage of future resale transactions on supported marketplaces.
NGMI
Short for “Not Gonna Make It.” A dismissive crypto slang term used to express skepticism or doubt about someone’s investment decision, outlook, or conviction.
Nick Szabo
A computer scientist and cryptographer best known for pioneering the concepts of smart contracts and creating Bit Gold — a precursor to Bitcoin.
Nifty Gateway
A curated NFT marketplace acquired by the Winklevoss twins, known for offering exclusive digital art drops and credit card payments.
No-Coiner
A person who does not own any cryptocurrency and generally expresses disbelief or cynicism about the viability or future of crypto assets.
Node
A fundamental component of blockchain infrastructure responsible for storing a full or partial copy of the ledger and contributing to network operations such as validation and broadcasting.
Node.js
A JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 engine, commonly used to run server-side code and build backend services — including blockchain tools and APIs.
Nominators
Participants in a Nominated Proof-of-Stake (NPoS) system who delegate their tokens to validators, playing a critical role in securing the network and influencing who gets to produce blocks.
Non-Custodial
Describes wallets or services where users retain full control of their private keys and assets, without needing to trust a third-party custodian.
Non-fungible Assets
Assets that are unique and non-interchangeable, often issued within a collection (like NFTs), where each token carries distinct metadata or value.
Non-Fungible Token (NFT)
A blockchain-based token that represents a unique asset, such as digital art or game items, and cannot be exchanged on a one-to-one basis like fungible cryptocurrencies.
Nonce
An arbitrary number used once in cryptographic processes like mining. It’s adjusted repeatedly by miners when solving the proof-of-work algorithm for a block.
Nonce Error
Occurs when a previously used nonce value is reused or incorrectly applied, often causing transaction failures or inconsistencies in blockchain systems.
Notarization on Blockchain
The process of time-stamping a document or data on-chain, proving its existence at a specific time and providing an immutable record of authorship or claim.