Category

On-Chain Risk

These terms capture common sources of protocol, bridge, and transaction risk on blockchains.

How to recognize this theme

Security and routing terms that matter before funds move.

In a daily board, this category groups terms by their shared role. Look for four cards that describe the same mechanism, risk area, or workflow rather than four words that merely sound similar.

Educational context

These entries are vocabulary notes for learning. They are not project endorsements, token recommendations, exchange rankings, or trading signals.

Oracle Lag

Oracle lag is the delay between an outside data change and when a blockchain system sees it.

Bridge Risk

Bridge risk is the chance of loss or failure when moving assets between blockchains.

Contract Audit

A contract audit is a security review of smart contract code before or after deployment.

MEV Sandwich

A MEV sandwich is a transaction pattern where another trader surrounds your trade to capture value.