# Appendices

#### <mark style="color:purple;">**Legal Disclaimer**</mark> <a href="#legal-disclaimer" id="legal-disclaimer"></a>

This document is provided for informational purposes only. It does not represent financial advice. Cryptocurrency trading, especially when using leverage, carries significant risks. Users should conduct independent research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

#### <mark style="color:purple;">**Glossary**</mark> <a href="#glossary" id="glossary"></a>

* **DeFi**: Short for decentralized finance. It refers to financial services that operate on public blockchains without traditional intermediaries.
* **Leverage**: A trading strategy that uses borrowed capital to increase exposure, which can amplify both gains and losses.
* **Stop-loss**: A protective feature that automatically closes a trade when a specified loss threshold is reached.
* **Staking**: Locking up cryptocurrency to support network functions or earn rewards within a platform.
* **ROI**: Return on Investment. A performance metric that indicates the profitability of an investment.
* **Layer-2**: A scalability solution that works alongside the main blockchain to improve speed and reduce costs.

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