Latham & Watkins Releases Second Edition of The Book of Jargon® — Blockchain, Crypto & Web3

Reference tool for mobile and desktop defines almost 600 industry terms.

NEW YORK, 22 September 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Latham & Watkins LLP¹ is pleased to publish the second edition of The Book of Jargon® — Blockchain, Crypto & Web3, a comprehensive digital glossary developed for business, academic and legal environments. The resource makes the often complex vocabulary, acronyms and slang of the blockchain, cryptocurrency and Web3 sectors more accessible and understandable to everyone.

With nearly 600 terms, the easy-to-use glossary is roughly twice the size of the first edition, and includes hundreds of new terms to reflect developments in key areas such as decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFT) and the metaverse.

Andrew Moyleglobal chairman of Lathams Fintech Industry Group, said: “Our updated digital glossary helps players across digital assets and the Web3 ecosystem keep pace with the rapidly evolving space. A global, multidisciplinary team developed this resource to explain the technology behind disruptive technologies , as well as legal and regulatory terminology surrounding the industry.”

Latham partners Stephen Wink, Yvette Valdez, Stuart Davis, Simon Hawkinsand Ghaith Mahmood led a global team of lawyers across practices including Digital Assets & Web3, Financial regulation, Emerging companies, Technology Transactions, Payments, and licensing of intellectual property and software, to compile hundreds of commonly used terms and create concise definitions to help users navigate industry terminology more quickly and efficiently.

The Book of Jargon® — Blockchain, Crypto & Web3 is available as an online resource, a PDF, and a free mobile app in App Store and on Google Play. It can also be accessed on the firm’s website under the Digital Assets & Web3 Practice page.

Other subjects i Lathams The Book of Jargon® series includes: Emerging Companies; Environment, social and governance; European capital markets and bank financing; Global mergers and acquisitions; healthcare and life sciences; Hedge funds; International Arbitration; Master Limited Partnership; Oil gas; Patent Examination and Appeals Board; Project finance; Restructuring and special situations; and US Corporate and Bank Finance.

Latham & Watkins delivers innovative solutions to complex legal and business challenges around the world. From a global platform, our lawyers advise clients on market-shaping transactions, high-stakes litigation and litigation, and sophisticated regulatory matters. Latham is one of the world’s largest providers of pro bono services, steadfastly supports initiatives designed to promote diversity within the firm and the legal profession, and is committed to exploring and promoting environmental sustainability.

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• Contacts
  Andrew MoyleFintech Industry Group Global Chair, +44.20.7710.1078
  Stephen WinkDigital Assets & Web3 Practice Co-Chair, +1.212.906.1229
  Yvette ValdezDigital Assets & Web3 Practice Co-Chair, +1.212.906.1797
  Stuart DavisDigital Assets & Web3 Practice Co-Chair, +44.20.7710.1821
  Simon HawkinsDigital Assets & Web3 Practice Co-Chair, +852.2912.2733

SOURCE Latham & Watkins