Crypto Glossary
Your ultimate guide to understanding crypto payments, blockchain technology, and gateway integration terminology.
Non-Custodial
Non-custodial means you have full control over your private keys and funds. The gateway never holds your money; it is sent directly to your wallet.
Gas Fee
A gas fee is a transaction fee paid to network validators to process and confirm a transaction on a blockchain like Ethereum or Binance Smart Chain.
Settlement
Settlement is the process where a customer's payment is finalized and transferred to the merchant. In crypto, settlement is usually instant or takes minutes.
Stablecoin
A stablecoin is a cryptocurrency designed to have a stable value, typically pegged to a fiat currency like the US Dollar (e.g., USDT, USDC).
KYC (Know Your Customer)
KYC is a process used by institutions to verify the identity of their clients. Smart CloudPay offers a zero-KYC solution for merchants.
On-Chain
On-chain refers to transactions that occur directly on the blockchain and are recorded on the distributed public ledger.
Smart Contract
A smart contract is a self-executing program stored on a blockchain that runs when predetermined conditions are met.
Crypto Payment Gateway
A crypto payment gateway is a service that allows merchants to accept cryptocurrency payments and automates the checkout, pricing, and settlement process.
Chargeback
A chargeback is a forced reversal of a fiat transaction by a bank. Cryptocurrency transactions are immutable, meaning chargebacks are mathematically impossible.
Transaction Hash (TxID)
A transaction hash (TxID) is a unique string of characters assigned to every verified transaction on a blockchain, acting as a digital receipt.
Webhook
A webhook is an automated HTTP callback. Smart CloudPay uses webhooks to notify your server the moment an invoice is paid.
ERC-20
ERC-20 is the technical standard used for creating and issuing smart contracts and tokens on the Ethereum blockchain.
BEP-20
BEP-20 is the token standard for the Binance Smart Chain (BSC), extending ERC-20 to provide flexible token creation on a lower-fee network.
Cold Wallet
A cold wallet is a physical device or offline medium used to securely store cryptocurrency completely disconnected from the internet.
Hot Wallet
A hot wallet is a cryptocurrency wallet that is connected to the internet, allowing for faster transactions but carrying slightly higher security risks than cold wallets.