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Glossary

Address​

The human-readable identifier for an on-chain account (Bech32-encoded). On Provenance it starts with a network prefix (e.g., pb1…). It's derived from a public key and includes a checksum to catch typos.

Attribute​

A verifiable label on an address (e.g., pio.kyc.verified).

Bech32​

The encoding used for addresses; includes a prefix (pb) and a checksum.

Data access​

Addresses permitted to access scope-linked off-chain data.

Denom​

A token identifier (e.g., nhash).

Fee-grant​

Sponsor-pays model: granter gives grantee an allowance to pay fees.

Fungible token​

A token that is interchangeable with others of the same type (e.g., stablecoins).

Grants​

Fee grants (who pays fees for whom) and signing grants (which messages a key can send).

Marker​

Provenance's on-chain representation of a fungible token/denom with governance & permissions.

Markers (Fungible Tokens)​

Markers are fungible tokens on Provenance Blockchain, representing interchangeable units of value (e.g., stablecoins, utility tokens).

Types:

  • MARKER_TYPE_COIN: Standard fungible tokens with unrestricted transfers.
  • MARKER_TYPE_RESTRICTED: Permissioned tokens requiring attributes or permissions for transfers.

nHash​

Provenance's base / fee token used to pay network fees.

Represents the value of an asset, used for investor reporting and dashboards.

Non-Fungible Token (NFT)​

A unique token representing ownership of a specific asset (e.g., real estate, art).

Plus / Plus endpoints (/v1)​

Curated, UI-ready aggregates for balances, metadata, transfers, NAV, holders, etc. Base URL: /v1/...

Quarantine​

Incoming transfers that must be accepted / declined before they settle.

Scope​

A non-fungible, structured asset container (with Sessions & Records) in the Metadata module. The Scope Specification defines the structure and purpose of a scope. When we use 'Value Owner' in the context of a Scope, it refers to the address registered as the owner of the scope's value.

Spendable​

Funds / balance that an account can use right now (excludes escrow / vesting / locks).

Value owner​

Address registered as the owner of a scope's value; can be updated / transferred.