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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