Pegged Currency

A currency whose value is intended to be constant in relation to a certain asset. For instance, 1 USDT is equivalent to 1 USD. Likewise known as a stablecoin.

Mainnet

A mainnet is a separate blockchain that operates on its own network using its own protocol and technologies.

Coin

Cryptocurrencies known as coins run on separate blockchains and are unrelated to other coins. Such a cryptocurrency's single unit is also known as a coin.

Altcoin

Altcoin is the term given to describe alternative digital assets, such as a coin or token that is not Bitcoin. This nomenclature comes from the idea that Bitcoin is the original cryptocurrency and that all others are then considered “alternate” or “alternative” coins.