Speaking the Language of the Future

Crypto moves fast. So fast that sometimes it feels like the community created its own language.

You scroll through CT.
You open Telegram.
You see "gm."
You see "ngmi."
Someone screams "bearwhale incoming."

And suddenly… you feel like you need subtitles.

At Metrofino BTM, we believe crypto should be simple, accessible, and empowering — not confusing. So we created The Cryptionary — your plain-English guide to the most important terms in digital finance.

Let’s decode the future.

🪙 The Foundations of Crypto

 

 

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Bitcoin

Bitcoin is the original decentralized digital currency, launched in 2009.

It allows people to send value across the world without banks.

No central authority.
No middleman.
Just math and code.

Satoshi Nakamoto

Satoshi Nakamoto is the mysterious pseudonym behind Bitcoin’s creation.

No one knows who Satoshi is — and that mystery is part of Bitcoin’s legend.

Distributed Ledger

A distributed ledger is the digital record book of crypto.

Instead of one bank controlling transactions, thousands of computers verify and store them together. That’s what makes blockchain transparent and tamper-resistant.

💵 Moving Between Fiat & Crypto

 

 

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Fiat Currency

Fiat currency is government-issued money — USD, EUR, etc.
It has value because governments say it does.

Crypto? It has value because people trust the code.

Fiat On-Ramp / Off-Ramp

An on-ramp converts cash into crypto.
An off-ramp converts crypto back into cash.

Metrofino BTMs are real-world physical on-ramps — turning dollars into digital assets in minutes.

Crypto Wallet

A crypto wallet is your gateway to the blockchain.

It doesn’t “hold” coins like a leather wallet holds cash.
It stores private keys — the credentials that prove you own your crypto.

If you control the keys, you control the coins.

Gas Fees

Gas fees are network transaction costs.

They fluctuate depending on network demand — like surge pricing for digital space.

On busy days? Higher fees.
Quiet network? Lower fees.

⚙️ How Crypto Networks Work

 

 

 

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Proof of Work (PoW)

Proof of Work is the system that powers Bitcoin.

Miners solve complex mathematical puzzles to validate transactions and secure the network.

It’s energy-intensive — but battle-tested.

Proof of Stake (PoS)

Proof of Stake allows users to lock up coins to validate transactions.

It uses far less energy and is widely adopted in newer blockchains.

📉 Market Slang & Crypto Culture

 

 

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HODL (Hold On for Dear Life)

Originally a typo.
Now a philosophy.

HODL means holding through volatility instead of panic selling.

Bearwhale

A bearwhale is a large holder who sells a massive amount of crypto at once — potentially crashing the price.

Big wallet. Big impact.

Dead-Cat Bounce

A temporary recovery during a large crash.

Just because the chart goes up… doesn’t mean the storm is over.

gm / gn

Crypto’s universal greetings:

• gm = good morning

• gn = good night

It’s culture. It’s community.

NGMI

Short for “Not Gonna Make It.”

Used when someone makes poor trading decisions — or ignores obvious opportunities.

CT

CT stands for Crypto Twitter — the fast-moving culture hub where news, memes, alpha, and market sentiment collide.

Telegram

Telegram is the messaging platform where crypto communities gather, share research, and discuss markets in real-time.

🌐 The Digital Frontier

 

 

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Web 3.0

Web 3.0 represents a decentralized internet.

Instead of tech giants owning your data, you own your identity, your assets, and your digital footprint.

Metaverse

The Metaverse is a persistent virtual environment where people work, socialize, and transact using digital avatars.

Crypto powers ownership inside these digital worlds.

Bitcoin Maximalism

Bitcoin Maximalism is the belief that Bitcoin is the only cryptocurrency truly needed.

Maximalists argue that Bitcoin’s decentralization and security make alternatives unnecessary.

🚀 Why Metrofino BTM?

Understanding the Cryptionary is step one.

Step two? Participation.

Crypto doesn’t live only online.
It lives in your neighborhood.

Metrofino BTMs bridge the gap between fiat and the future — offering secure, simple access to Bitcoin without complicated exchanges.

You don’t need to speak fluent crypto.

You just need to start.

Ready to go from Fiat to Future?

Find a Metrofino Bitcoin ATM near you and experience crypto in minutes.

Because the future of finance isn’t coming.
It’s already here.