FUD
Technology & Computing abbreviation · Cryptocurrency & Blockchain
| Stands for | Fear, uncertainty and doubt |
|---|---|
| Categories | Technology & Computing |
FUD stands for Fear, uncertainty and doubt, a cryptocurrency & blockchain abbreviation.
Negative or misleading information spread to make people worried about an asset, product or company. In crypto, critics' warnings and genuine bad news alike are often dismissed by holders as "FUD".
Example: The founder called the audit report FUD, but the exploit happened two weeks later.
Usage notes
The phrase predates crypto: computer architect Gene Amdahl used it in the 1970s to describe IBM salespeople sowing doubt about competitors' products. Crypto communities apply it so broadly that real concerns are sometimes ignored. Related slang includes FOMO, fear of missing out.
Related abbreviations
More cryptocurrency & blockchain abbreviations
- ERC-20 – Ethereum Request for Comments 20
- ERC-721 – Ethereum Request for Comments 721
- ETC – Ethereum Classic
- ETH – Ether
- EVM – Ethereum Virtual Machine
- FDV – Fully diluted valuation
- Gwei – Gigawei
- HD – Hierarchical deterministic (wallet)
- HODL – Hold on for dear life (backronym)
- ICO – Initial coin offering
- IEO – Initial exchange offering
- IL – Impermanent loss