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# Terminology / Glossary

### NFTs and Digital Assets

* **NFT (Non-Fungible Token)**: A unique digital asset verified using blockchain technology. Unlike cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, each NFT has distinct information or attributes that make it unique.
* **Digital Asset**: Any text, image, or multimedia that exists in a digital format. In the context of eesee, these are the items being tokenized into NFTs.
* **Metadata**: Additional information that describes various attributes of the NFT, such as the creator, creation date, and any other relevant data.
* **Raffle**: A type of lottery where users purchase tickets for a chance to win an NFT.
* **Ticket Sales**: The process where sellers can opt for ticket-based NFT sales, setting ticket prices to maximize sales and total revenue.
* **Ticket Purchase**: The act of buying a ticket for a chance to win an NFT.
* **Winner Selection Model**: The method used to determine which ticket holder wins the NFT, often using Chainlink VRF for randomness.
* **NFT Ticketing**: The concept of buying a fraction of an NFT through a ticket-based system.
* **NFT Collections**: A set of NFTs grouped together, usually by the same creator or theme.
* **NFT Liquidity**: The ease with which NFTs can be bought or sold in the market without affecting their price.

### Blockchain and Smart Contracts

* **Blockchain**: A decentralized digital ledger that records transactions across multiple computers.
* **Smart Contracts**: Self-executing contracts with the terms directly written into code, often on the Ethereum blockchain.
* **ERC-721**: A standard for creating non-fungible tokens on the Ethereum blockchain.
* **ERC-20**: A standard for creating fungible tokens, often used for cryptocurrencies, on the Ethereum blockchain.
* **Gelato VRF**: Gelato's Verifiable Random Function, used for generating a random number in a secure and provable way.
* **Cryptographic Proof**: A mathematical way to prove the authenticity of a transaction or process.
* **Gas Fees**: Transaction fees on the Ethereum, Blast or Polygon networks, paid in their native tokens.
* **Transaction Authorization**: The process of giving approval for a transaction to proceed.
* **Test-net**: A testing environment for blockchain development, separate from the main network.

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* **Eesee**: The platform in question, which offers a unique ticket-based system for buying and selling Digital assets.
* **$ESE Tokens**: The native token of the eesee platform.
* **Tier-based Model**: A model that categorizes users based on their activity level, offering different rewards for each tier.
* **Target Contribution Policy**: A policy that requires users to maintain a certain level of activity to keep their rewards.
* **Company Treasury**: A reserve of funds held by the company for various purposes.
* **Marketplace Commissions**: Fees taken by the marketplace for facilitating transactions.
* **Trading Protocol**: The set of rules governing how

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<summary>Fundraising and Investment Rounds</summary>

* **Seed Round**: The initial round of fundraising for a new cryptocurrency project.
* **Strategic Round**: A fundraising round focused on strategic partners.
* **Private Round**: A fundraising round that is not open to the public.
* **Public Round**: The final round of fundraising before a token becomes publicly tradable.

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### Staking & Rewards

### Platform Specific Features and Policies

### Fundraising and Investment Rounds

* **Seed Round**: The initial round of fundraising for a new cryptocurrency project.
* **Strategic Round**: A fundraising round focused on strategic partners.