Protocol-Specific Terminology
⚙️ Technical Terms
Cosmos SDK
A modular blockchain framework used to build the SocialBlock L1 chain.
CometBFT
A consensus engine that provides fast finality and secure validator coordination for SocialBlock.
zkID
A zero-knowledge identity mechanism used to ensure uniqueness and privacy while participating in governance and reputation systems.
Ceramic
A decentralized data network used for storing identity metadata and user profiles.
Pinecone
A vector database used for memory and AI context in SocialBlock agents.
💰 Token Definitions
$SBLK
The native utility and governance token of the SocialBlock chain. Used for staking, gas, reputation rewards, and governance voting.
rSBLK
Reputation-weighted SBLK. Voting power is calculated by multiplying SBLK by a user’s reputation and token lock duration.
Testnet $SBLK
Non-transferable tokens used on the SocialBlock testnet for development and experimentation.
Emission Schedule
A programmed release of $SBLK into circulation via staking, validator rewards, and rep-based missions.
Soulbound Token (SBT)
A non-transferable token used to represent a user’s historical reputation or role in the SocialBlock ecosystem. Planned for future ARP 2.0 upgrade.
🤖 AI Agent Glossary
AI Engine
The multi-agent intelligence layer powering SocialBlock’s moderation, reputation, and governance audits.
Reputation Oracle Agent
AI agent responsible for calculating and updating on-chain reputation scores across users and validators.
Civic Agent
Monitors governance discussions, summarizes proposals, and flags toxic or manipulative behavior.
Moderator Agent
Flags spam, misinformation, or abuse in token-gated chatrooms. May trigger temporary bans or rep reductions.
Trend Agent
Detects social momentum, keyword trends, and rising narratives within SocialBlock overlays.
Referral Verifier Agent
AI that detects fake or Sybil-based referrals in onboarding campaigns.
⭐ Reputation System Glossary
Reputation Score (Rep)
A real-time value between 0.5 and 1.5 assigned to each address, influencing staking rewards, governance weight, and visibility.
Quarantined Account
A user with rep < 0.5. May lose access to voting, chat, and airdrops until rep is recovered.
Reputation Slashing
A penalty applied when validators or users engage in misconduct or spam, reducing rep score and future eligibility.
Reputation Multiplier
A factor that increases or decreases rewards and governance weight based on Rep Score.
Reputation Decay
A passive reduction in Rep Score over time due to inactivity, low-quality behavior, or failure to participate in governance.
Audit Trail
A log generated by AI agents to explain why a reputation change or penalty occurred. Stored off-chain and hashed on-chain.
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