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The Internet Computer (ICP) is a blockchain protocol developed by the DFINITY Foundation that aims to extend the functionality of the internet by allowing developers to build decentralized applications (dApps), websites, and services directly on the blockchain. 

Immutability in the blockchain context refers to the characteristic of data that cannot be altered or deleted once it has been recorded on the blockchain. 

An Initial Game Offering (IGO) is a form of crowdfunding specifically tailored for blockchain-based gaming projects.

An Initial DEX Offering (IDO) is a type of token sale conducted through a decentralized exchange (DEX).

An Initial Coin Offering (ICO) is a fundraising mechanism used by blockchain projects to raise capital by issuing new tokens to investors in exchange for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ether.

A hot wallet is a cryptocurrency wallet connected to the internet, allowing users to send and receive crypto assets quickly. 

HODL is a term that originated from a misspelling of "hold" in a Bitcoin forum post in 2013.

Hashrate is the measure of the computational power used by a blockchain network to process transactions and secure the network, typically in Proof-of-Work (PoW) systems like Bitcoin and Ethereum (prior to The Merge). 

Gwei is a denomination of Ether (ETH), the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum network, and is used specifically for calculating gas fees.

A Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) is a specialized hardware component designed for rendering images and videos.