> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://whitepaper.evefrontier.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://whitepaper.evefrontier.com/glossary.md). # Glossary

TERM	DESCRIPTION
$EVE	EVE Frontier's onchain currency, bridging virtual and tangible value.
Account abstraction	Allows user accounts to act like smart contracts, making them customizable for logins, transactions, recovery, etc.
Asteroid clusters	A dense group of asteroids that serve as key sources for mining.
Autonomous agent	An entity that can decide and act independently without the need for direct player control.
Autonomous world	A self-sustaining virtual environment that can operate and evolve without its creators.
Blockchain technology	A decentralized, tamper-resistant ledger system that records transactions transparently.
Block explorer	A tool for viewing and verifying blockchain activity in real time, including transactions and smart contracts.
CDP	Carbon Development Platform. The game engine and toolkit powering EVE Online and EVE Frontier.
Carbon fields	High-risk, high-reward interstellar zones rich in resources.
CCP Games	The developer of EVE Frontier, renowned for its 20+ years of work on EVE Online.
Composable	The ability to build from existing components, whether combining, extending, or remixing.
Crude Matter	Raw, unrefined resources that can be processed into advanced Crude-based Fuels that
Crude-based Fuels	The group of fuels that are extracted from the Crude Matter mined from Rifts.
Crude Mining Lens	The advanced in-game mining lenses that are used to extract the Crude-based Fuels from the Crude Matter mined from Rifts.
Cycles Program	A seasonal reset system where progress is periodically wiped for players to claim rewards and start fresh.
Data guarantees	Assurances that blockchain-recorded information is secure, tamper-proof, and verifiable.
Database game	A game built around a persistent database, recording actions, effects, and progression.
Digital physics	The immutable principles that govern EVE Frontier.
Entropy	A measure of energy loss and disorder on the Frontier, ensuring decay and unpredictability over time.
Ethereum	One of the earliest decentralized blockchain infrastructures for applications.
EVE Online	A long-running MMO developed by CCP Games, known for its single-shard universe and player-driven economy.
EVE Points	Act as a proxy for a player's effort and commitment that persists through cycles.
EVE Vault	A non-custodial crypto wallet, inventory management tool, and companion app bridging in-game and real economy.
Extensibility	The capacity of a system to expand and evolve without disrupting its core structure.
Founder Access	A program for EVE Frontier that grants players early involvement in the game's development.
Fuel	The main energy source powering all actions in EVE Frontier.
Gas costs	Transaction fees required to perform operations on a blockchain.
Governance	A system of decision-making and rule-setting, often involving community participation.
Grace	A seasonal progression currency awarded during missions in Cycles, which later converts into EVE Points.
Heat	The buildup of energy and stress in systems that requires management to prevent equipment failure.
Horizontal scaling	Growing a system's capacity through adding nodes and servers to handle larger data without bottlenecks.
HRD	The Hierarchical Resource Distribution (HRD) is a structured allocation of resources, tackling broad sectors down to specific locations.
Immutability	A permanence property in blockchains that ensures data is unchangeable once recorded.
Interoperable	The ability to work seamlessly across different environments.
Kill Mail	A notification generated when a ship is destroyed, detailing vital information such as location, damage sources, and cargo lost.
Layer-1	The base blockchain protocol responsible for execution, validation, and finalizing transactions,
Lens-Crude-Fuel	The interconnected cycle of Crude Mining Lenses used to extract Crude-based Fuels from Crude Matter mined from Rifts in space.
Mining Lenses	Specialized equipment required to extract raw resources such as metal ores from planetary bodies within the Frontier’s star systems.
MMO	Stands for Massively Multiplayer Online, a distinction for online games with multiple players interacting in real time.
Modder	A player or developer who creates customizations, enhancements, and tools for a game.
Move	The programming language used by the Sui blockchain, designed for efficient asset management.
Naturalistic rules	Mechanics designed to mirror the principles of the natural world.
Non-custodial crypto wallet	A digital wallet where its owners hold full control over their assets.
Non-Player Characters (NPC)	Computer-controlled entities within the game world.
Onchain	Actions and processes that occur on the blockchain, typically for transparency and immutability.
Partners	External collaborators, stakeholders, and organizations that support EVE Frontier.
PODs	A privacy protocol that empowers players to choose when or when not to reveal in-game activities.
Precious relic sites	Rare in-game locations containing valuable resources such as artifacts and ancient technology.
Probabilistic outcomes	Results determined by probability distributions rather than fixed outcomes.
Project Awakening	The original name and early development phase of EVE Frontier.
Riders	Player characters in EVE Frontier, awakened clones who must survive and reform civilization on the Frontier.
Rifts	Spatial anomalies that contain resources for players to mine.
Rust	A programming language often used for blockchain and systems development.
Single-shard server	A server architecture wherein all players exist within a shared universe instead of separate instances.
Singletons	Unique digital objects within a system.
Smart Assemblies	Constructs that can operate on defined rulesets set by players.
Smart contracts	Code-enforced self-executing agreements on the blockchain.
Smart objects	Interactive digital entities that carry their own rules, behavior, and data.
Star system	A collection of celestial bodies, including stars, planets, and asteroids.
Spatial distribution	The arrangement of objects across the universe.
Sui	A layer-1 blockchain designed for speed, scalability, and low cost, using an object-centric data model and the Move programming language to power modern dapps.
Sui Mainnet	The live blockchain network of Sui where transactions are done and applications are deployed.
Supermassive black holes	Extremely dense cosmic entities found at the center of the galaxy in EVE Frontier.
Syndicates	Large player-run factions or alliances consisting of multiple Tribes organized for economy, politics, and military.
System metallicity	A measure of the abundance of heavier elements within the star system, which can influence resource distribution.
The Frontier	The galaxy setting of EVE Frontier, a region of space ravaged by time, entropy, and gravitational chaos.
Thermodynamics	The laws governing energy transfer and entropy.
Third-party development	Contributions from external developers, often towards increasing gameplay options.
Time-to-finality	The time it takes for a blockchain to fully confirm a transaction.
Tribes	Small organizational units on the Frontier, consisting of players with a shared identity or goal.