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The Beacon Chain is a key component of Ethereum’s transition from a proof-of-work (PoW) to a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism. 

A bank run occurs when many customers withdraw their funds simultaneously due to fears that the institution (whether it’s a bank or a crypto exchange) is about to become insolvent.

In the context of the Tezos blockchain, baking refers to the process of validating transactions and securing the network.

A bait and switch scam in the crypto space involves luring investors with a seemingly good offer or opportunity, only to switch the terms or conditions after the investor has committed.

An "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) is an interactive event where individuals or teams, often from a crypto project, answer questions from the community in real-time. 

The ask price is the lowest price a seller is willing to accept for a cryptocurrency or asset at a given time. 

Axie Infinity is a blockchain-based game that allows players to breed, raise, and battle fantasy creatures known as Axies. 

Avalanche is a decentralized platform designed to support custom blockchain networks and decentralized applications (dApps) with high scalability and fast transaction speeds. 

An Automated Market Maker (AMM) is a protocol used in decentralized exchanges (DEXs) to facilitate trading without relying on a traditional order book. 

Assets Under Management (AUM) refers to the total market value of all the assets a financial institution, fund, or crypto platform manages on behalf of investors.