Glossary Index
A comprehensive directory of institutional definitions.
Additionality
Energy SystemsEnsuring renewable energy purchases fund *new* generation capacity.
Attribution Problem
Climate DisclosureDifficulty in assigning emissions from a decentralized network to a specific holder.
Business Judgment Rule
Governance & RiskLegal presumption that directors act in good faith and with due care.
CBAM
Climate DisclosureCarbon Border Adjustment Mechanism; taxing imports based on embedded carbon.
Duck Curve
Energy SystemsGraph showing timing imbalance between peak renewable production and peak demand.
Fast Frequency Response (FFR)
Energy SystemsService where miners reduce load instantly to stabilize grid frequency.
Fiduciary Duty
Governance & RiskThe legal obligation to act in the best interest of stakeholders.
GHG Protocol
Climate DisclosureGlobal standard for measuring greenhouse gas emissions.
Greenwashing
Climate DisclosureDeceptive marketing practices used to exaggerate environmental stewardship.
Interconnection Queue
Energy SystemsBacklog of energy projects waiting to connect to the grid.
Locational Matching
Energy SystemsConsuming energy in the same grid region where it is generated.
Non-Rivalrous
Energy SystemsEnergy usage that does not displace other consumers.
Specie Insurance
Governance & RiskInsurance covering physical loss of assets (private keys) in cold storage.
Three Lines of Defense
Governance & RiskRisk management framework: Operational Management, Risk/Compliance, Internal Audit.
Transition Risk
Climate DisclosureFinancial risk arising from the transition to a low-carbon economy (e.g. carbon pricing).