# Glossary

* The CORE: A decentralized space exploration strategy game using blockchain technology, where tokenized assets facilitate endless exploration and development potential.
* CNT (Core Network Time): The time metric within The CORE, based on block progression on the Polygon chain post-genesis.
* Genesis: The momentous inception event of The CORE game.
* IFL Token: The intrinsic token of The CORE, utilized for voting, guiding technology evolution, and influencing space exploration.
* The Federation: An overarching cosmic body that ensures balance and progression in The CORE game.
* GGM System: An on-chain governance method allowing IFL token holders to guide technological evolution and direction of exploration.
* Colonies: Enriched areas formed by conjoining districts, amplifying resource generation and enhancing strategic development.
* Stellar Atlas: The continuously expanding spatial expanse of The CORE universe, welcoming pioneers to chart their stories.
* Engine Evolution Timeline: The celestial trajectory in The CORE, delineating the technological advancements of rockets and consequent expansion of the Stellar Atlas.
* Interstellar Infrastructure: Crucial cosmic structures, like Gateways, promoting exploration of the Stellar Atlas and technological progression. Comprising Launchpads to unveil new celestial bodies and Stations to aid district capture.
* Maps: Individual celestial bodies within the Stellar Atlas, segmented into Districts for player acquisition.
* Colonies: Resource-rich conglomerations formed by neighboring districts, offering enhanced capabilities.
* Districts: Specific zones within maps, each endowed with unique resource potentials.
* District Upgrade: Enhancing districts to supercharge their resource generation.
* Maya: A cosmic narrator from The CORE universe, recounting progress, news, and tales.

Web3 Glossary

* NFT (Non-fungible tokens): Distinctive digital tokens symbolizing in-game assets, such as districts in The CORE.
* DeFi (Decentralized Finance): A revolutionary, open-source financial construct rooted in blockchain.
* Blockchain: A distributed, transparent digital ledger documenting transactions. It's foundational to The CORE game.
* Polygon: The chosen blockchain network for The CORE, providing a versatile and efficient gameplay environment.
* Metadata: Details describing on-chain tokens, categorizing in-game assets like NFTs in The CORE.
* EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine): A globally-distributed, decentralized computational platform for smart contract execution.
* ERC20: A prevalent standard for generating and managing fungible tokens on EVM-compatible chains, including The CORE's IFL Token.
* ERC721: A specific standard for creating unique NFTs on EVM blockchains. Used for distinct districts in The CORE.