> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://canza.gitbook.io/canza-finance-white-paper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://canza.gitbook.io/canza-finance-white-paper/glossary.md).

# Glossary

**Blockchain**\
A decentralized and distributed digital ledger records transactions across many computers, ensuring data integrity and transparency.

**Canza Token ($CNZA)**\
The native token of the Canza ecosystem, enabling liquidity, staking, rewards, and governance across various platforms.

**Centralized Exchange (CEX)**\
A cryptocurrency trading platform managed by a central authority, where users can trade, deposit, and withdraw digital assets.

**Centralized Exchange Default Swaps (CXDS)**\
A financial instrument enabling users to create credit default swaps to safeguard deposits held in centralized exchanges.

**Collateral**\
Assets pledged as security for a loan or financial obligation, which may be liquidated in the event of default.

**Decentralized Finance (DeFi)**\
A blockchain-based financial system enabling trustless and permissionless financial services through smart contracts.

**Default Event**\
A situation where a centralized exchange fails to meet its financial obligations, such as insolvency, security breaches, or operational failure.

**Fiat-to-zToken Exchange Rails**\
A feature enabling seamless conversion of traditional currencies (fiat) to zTokens within the Canza ecosystem.

**Foreign Exchange (FX)**\
The global market for trading national currencies, often marked by volatility in emerging markets.

**Liquidity**\
The availability of funds or assets to facilitate transactions in a market without significant price changes.

**Mainnet**\
The live version of a blockchain network where real transactions occur, as opposed to a testnet used for testing.

**Real-World Assets (RWAs)**\
Physical or tangible assets, such as real estate or commodities, are tokenized for trading and investment on blockchain platforms.

**Stablecoin**\
A cryptocurrency pegged to a stable asset, like a fiat currency or commodity, to reduce price volatility.

**Staking**\
Locking cryptocurrency in a protocol to earn rewards and contribute to the network's security and functionality.

**Total Value Locked (TVL)**\
The total value of assets deposited in a DeFi protocol represents its usage and liquidity.

**zAssets**\
Tokenized versions of traditional assets like currencies or commodities, facilitating seamless trading and liquidity.

**zTokens**\
Tokenized stablecoins or currencies used within the Canza ecosystem for FX trading and liquidity operations.

**Yield Optimization**\
Strategies or tools designed to maximize returns on investments, particularly in DeFi platforms.

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