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Runes

A fungible-token protocol designed for issuing and transferring token balances using Bitcoin’s UTXO model.

Definition

A fungible-token protocol designed for issuing and transferring token balances using Bitcoin’s UTXO model.

Why it matters

Bitcoin-specific terms explain the architecture, monetary policy, and transaction model of the first major blockchain network.
Canonical knowledge ID: glossary:runes