how tokens enter existence. coins through consensus rewards, cards through provenance binding, scores through earned reputation
coins mint at the protocol level. each step, the tru distributes newly created coins to validators and their delegators according to the inflation schedule defined by consensus parameters. this issuance funds network security.
cards mint through a dedicated signal from a neuron. the minting neuron defines the card's supply, metadata, and provenance binding — an immutable link to the originating particle or external reference that establishes authenticity.
scores mint algorithmically. the protocol evaluates a neuron's contribution history — cyberlinks created, cyberank earned, governance participation — and issues scores that reflect cumulative reputation within the cybergraph.
every mint event increases total supply of the minted token type. the protocol enforces supply caps where defined: coins follow a predictable inflation curve, cards respect the maximum supply set at creation, scores accumulate within bounded tiers.
mint requires authority. coins mint only through consensus execution. cards mint only by the issuing neuron with a valid signature. scores mint only by the protocol's reputation module. unauthorized mint attempts fail at validation.
the gas cost of minting a card scales with its metadata size and initial supply count. this prevents spam issuance and ensures every minted token carries an economic commitment from its creator.
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