FAQ & App Terms

Answers to common questions and the terms specific to the CryptoBaza app. General crypto concepts live in the Knowledge Base.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a crypto coin?

The native currency of a blockchain (BTC, ETH, SOL…). It pays the network's fees and, on Proof-of-Stake chains, secures the network. Tokens (like USDT) are different — they're issued on a chain via a smart contract rather than being the chain's own coin.

What is a blockchain network?

A decentralized ledger run by many computers that agree on a shared transaction history. Each network (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana…) has its own coin, fees, and address format. Assets normally live on one network and need a bridge to move to another.

Where can I find my wallet address?

Open your wallet app and look for Receive, Deposit, or your account name — the address (and usually a QR code) is shown there. It typically looks like 0x… (Ethereum/EVM), bc1… or 1…/3… (Bitcoin), or a long base58 string (Solana). The address is public and safe to share for tracking or receiving funds. Your private key / seed phrase is never the address — never share those.

In CryptoBaza you add a wallet by pasting this address or scanning its QR code. A read-only address can never move your funds.

What is a crypto exchange?

A platform for buying, selling, and storing crypto. Centralized exchanges (CEX) like Binance or Coinbase hold your funds for you and let you log in with an account. Decentralized exchanges (DEX) let you trade straight from your own wallet with no custodian.

How do I connect an exchange to CryptoBaza?

You create a read-only API key on the exchange and paste the API Key, API Secret (and a passphrase for OKX/Bitget/KuCoin) into the app. CryptoBaza then reads your balances automatically. It never needs — and you should never grant — trading or withdrawal permissions.

Is it safe to give an app my API key?

A read-only key only exposes your balances — it cannot trade or withdraw, even if leaked. CryptoBaza stores keys encrypted on your device (secure storage), never on a server, and sends each key only to the exchange it belongs to. Still, always create keys with the minimum permissions and never enable withdrawals.

Why would I need third-party API keys (CoinGecko, FRED…)?

Some data comes from external providers. CryptoBaza ships with no shared keys, so it runs on free anonymous tiers that can get rate-limited. Adding your own free keys raises your limits and unlocks features that strictly require a key — the Macro widget (FRED), BSC/Linea balances (Etherscan V2), and ETH staking (Beaconcha.in).

Exchanges & Access

API Key + API Secret — A credential pair an exchange issues so other apps can read your account programmatically. The key identifies you; the secret signs requests and is shown only once.
Passphrase — An extra credential some exchanges (OKX, Bitget, KuCoin) require alongside the key and secret.
Read-Only Key — An API key with viewing permissions only — no trading and no withdrawals. This is the only kind of key a tracker like CryptoBaza ever needs.

Market & Analytics Terms

Fear & Greed Index — A 0–100 sentiment gauge (0 = extreme fear, 100 = extreme greed) summarizing market mood.
Bitcoin Hashrate — The total computing power securing the Bitcoin network; a proxy for network health.
Altcoin Season — A period when altcoins broadly outperform Bitcoin.
AML (Anti-Money-Laundering) Check — A risk score / set of tags for a wallet address indicating links to scams, hacks, or sanctioned entities.
Dust / Spam Tokens — Tiny leftover balances, or unsolicited scam tokens airdropped to your address; usually filtered out of portfolio views.
Liquid Staking — Staking via a protocol that gives you a tradable receipt token representing your staked position (e.g. Lido's stETH, Rocket Pool's rETH), so your value stays liquid.

General Crypto Concepts

These are explained in the Knowledge Base — tap a term to read its definition.