Glossary of Core Concepts

This section provides clear definitions and descriptions of the essential terms, systems, and structures that make up the Synaptik ecosystem. It is intended as a reference for developers, validators, and anyone looking to understand the inner workings of the protocol.


Core Terms

Term

Definition

Agent

An autonomous software entity capable of perceiving, deciding, and acting within digital systems.

Agent Operating System (AOS)

The runtime environment where agents execute logic, manage memory, and communicate.

Synaptik Node

A compute node that executes agent logic, validates output, stores memory, and earns rewards.

Proof of Intelligence Execution (PoIE)

A consensus mechanism for verifying agent outputs using distributed validators.

$SYNK Token

The Solana-native token used to power compute, staking, governance, and deployment costs.

Agent Memory

Structured long-term and short-term storage used by agents to recall, adapt, and contextualize.

Validation Pool

A rotating group of nodes assigned to verify agent behavior and ensure protocol integrity.

SDK (Software Development Kit)

Tools and libraries developers use to build, test, and deploy agents.

Template Library

A collection of ready-made agent blueprints that can be customized or deployed as-is.

Governance Portal

Onchain interface where SYNK holders can propose and vote on protocol changes.

Semantic Versioning

A structured versioning system indicating the impact of upgrades (major, minor, patch).


Behavioral Concepts

Concept

Description

Behavior Trees

Logic structures that guide agents through decisions, conditions, and action paths.

Reasoning Engine

The subsystem within the AOS responsible for planning, prediction, and decision-making.

Skill Modules

Plug-in components that give agents new capabilities (language understanding, math, etc).

Adaptive Loop

Feedback-driven update mechanism allowing agents to refine behavior based on outcomes.

Communication Protocols

Mechanisms that enable agents to exchange messages securely and efficiently.


Economic Mechanics

Term

Description

Staking

Locking SYNK tokens to activate node functions, participate in governance, or deploy agents.

Slashing

Penalties applied to stakers or nodes for violations such as downtime or malicious behavior.

Resource Auction

Market where nodes bid for the right to execute specific compute tasks.

Fee Burn

A deflationary mechanic where SYNK tokens are removed from circulation via protocol activity.

Emission Curve

The release schedule and decay pattern of newly minted SYNK tokens.


This glossary will be continuously updated as Synaptik evolves and new components are introduced.

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