> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://rico-matrix.gitbook.io/whitepaper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://rico-matrix.gitbook.io/whitepaper/glossary.md).

# 📖 Glossary

### <mark style="color:$primary;">APY</mark>

Annual Percentage Yield. A commonly used metric for staking return rates.

### <mark style="color:$primary;">Burn</mark>

Permanent removal of tokens from circulation.

### <mark style="color:$primary;">Soulbound NFT</mark>

A non-transferable token used to represent wallet-linked ownership or access.

### <mark style="color:$primary;">Deflation</mark>

A reduction in effective circulating supply over time, often through token burns or locks.

### <mark style="color:$primary;">Staking</mark>

Locking tokens into a protocol mechanism to earn rewards or participate in ecosystem incentives.

### <mark style="color:$primary;">Royalty Pool</mark>

A distribution pool used to route value toward community or ecosystem reward participants.

### <mark style="color:$primary;">BEP-20</mark>

A token standard used on BNB Smart Chain.

### <mark style="color:$primary;">Utility Token</mark>

A token used to access, operate, or participate in an ecosystem.

### <mark style="color:$primary;">Governance</mark>

A system through which participants may influence protocol decisions, upgrades, or incentive structures.

<mark style="color:$success;">Continue to: 📌 Contract References</mark>


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