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AIR DROP [2 records]

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Record 1 2019-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Currency and Foreign Exchange
  • Coins and Bank Notes
DEF

[The] distribution of a cryptocurrency token or coin, usually for free, to a large number of wallet addresses.

CONT

An airdrop is simply a way for cryptocurrency projects to promote themselves and increase brand awareness through the distribution of their native coins.

Key term(s)
  • cryptocurrency air drop
  • crypto-currency air drop
  • crypto-currency airdrop
  • crypto air drop
  • air drop

French

Domaine(s)
  • Politique monétaire et marché des changes
  • Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
DEF

Opération de promotion consistant à distribuer gratuitement des cryptomonnaies durant une période définie et parfois, sous certaines conditions.

CONT

En principe, il est possible de limiter le largage aux personnes qui ont fourni la preuve de leur intention d'utiliser la plateforme, ce qui garantit que seuls les utilisateurs actifs recevront des jetons.

Key term(s)
  • crypto-parachutage
  • crypto-largage

Spanish

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Record 2 2010-12-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Operations (Air Forces)
  • Airborne Forces
DEF

The delivery of personnel or materiel from aircraft in flight.

OBS

An airdrop may be carried out with or without decelerating devices.

OBS

airdrop: term and definition standardized by NATO and officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel (Trenton).

Key term(s)
  • air drop
  • air dropping
  • airdropping

French

Domaine(s)
  • Opérations (Forces aériennes)
  • Forces aéroportées
DEF

Sortie hors d'un aéronef en vol du personnel ou du matériel transportés.

OBS

largage : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne (Trenton).

OBS

largage : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN et uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre et par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du soutien au combat.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Operaciones (Fuerzas aéreas)
  • Fuerzas aerotransportadas
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