GM frens!
If you’ve been hanging around Twitter (or should I say X) or scrolling through Crypto and Web3 communities, you’ve probably seen some weird acronyms or slang that made you pause like... “Wait, what does that even mean?”

Don’t worry you’re not alone.

The Web3 space has its own unique language that’s part tech, part culture, and part meme. Whether you’re a newbie or just trying to keep up, this post will break down popular Web3 slangs and what they actually mean in plain and simple English.
Let's get into it shall we?

1. GM –> Good Morning
Not just a greeting. In Web3, GM means “we’re all in this together.” It reflects positivity, community, and the idea that every day is a good day to build the future.
Usage:

“GM frens! Let’s BUIDL something amazing today.”

2. GN –> Good Night
Just like GM, this is a parting message but also a cultural nod that the day is done. The vibes continue tomorrow.

3. WAGMI –> We’re All Gonna Make It
This is pure Web3 optimism. It’s a rallying cry that despite market dips or setbacks, we believe in the future.
Usage:

“ETH is is up but we keep building. WAGMI.”

4. NGMI –> Not Gonna Make It
The opposite of WAGMI. Used for poor decisions, FOMO trades, or someone missing the bigger picture.
Usage:

“He sold his NFT at the bottom... NGMI.”

5. FUD –> Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt
When someone spreads negativity or skepticism (sometimes intentionally) to lower confidence in a project.
Usage:

“Ignore the FUD. The fundamentals are solid.”

6. FOMO –> Fear Of Missing Out
That intense urge to ape into a project because it’s pumping and you don’t want to miss potential gains.
Usage:

“I bought that token at the top because of FOMO... regrets.”

7. DYOR –> Do Your Own Research
A friendly reminder to do your homework before investing. Don’t just ape in because someone tweeted about it.

8. Ape –> To Jump In Recklessly
When someone invests (or mints) a token/NFT without much research. Sometimes it pays off, sometimes NGMI.
Usage:

“New memecoin launched and people are aping in fast.”

9. HODL –> Hold On for Dear Life****
A legendary misspelling of “hold” that became a battle cry for long-term holders (especially in a crash).

10. BUIDL –> Build (but spelled cooler)
Yeah, I dropped that word earlier — and I know some of you thought it was a typo. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t.😎
Coined from HODL. It encourages developers and creators to keep building, no matter the market conditions.
Usage:

“We’re in a bear market. Time to BUIDL.”

11. DeFi –> Decentralized Finance
The movement to recreate financial systems (like lending, borrowing, trading) without banks, using smart contracts.

12. Rekt –> Wrecked / Lost Big
When your position tanks hard, or you get liquidated.
Usage:

“I overleveraged and got rekt…”

13. Bag Holder –> Someone Holding Tokens That Lost Value
Still hopeful. Still HODLing. Still down 90%.
These guys have my utmost respect.

14. Degen –> Degenerate Trader
Someone who takes wild bets, loves risk, and lives on crypto Twitter. Often funny. Sometimes profitable.

15. Whale –> Someone with a Lot of Money
A big spender or holder who can move markets with a single trade.

16. Rug / Rugpull –> Scam or Exit Scam
When a dev/project suddenly disappears with all the funds. Stay sharp.
Usage:

“They deleted everything overnight. Rugged hard.”

17. Frens –> Friends
Because spelling it wrong makes it Web3. Community vibes.

18. LFG –> Let’s Freaking Go!
(Okay, the “F” is usually stronger...) Used to hype good news or big wins.
Usage:

“BTC hit $100k again. LFG!!!”

19. Mint –> To Create an NFT
When you “mint” something, you turn a digital file into a blockchain asset

20. IRL –> In Real Life
Sometimes you need to touch grass and meet people outside Discord and X.

Web3 isn’t just tech, it’s culture, community, and creativity. Learning the lingo helps you blend in, understand the vibe, and have some fun while you explore the space.

Did I miss any slang you’ve seen?
Drop them in the comments and let’s keep this list growing.

Until next time... GM. WAGMI. And don’t get rekt.