Glossary

Play Create Own The gaming and entertainment ecosystem in which people can play, create, own, host, and build digital worlds together.

Gaming The entry point into the ecosystem. Games are the natural way for people to take part, because they are easy to understand and enjoyable to join.

TheGrid The shared foundation of the ecosystem, where games, worlds, communities, rules, ownership, and activity can connect.

GridNodes Operating layers within TheGrid where activity can take place: games, traffic, communities, hosted experiences, and campaigns.

The App The access point into the ecosystem. It connects identity, wallet, onboarding, and ecosystem information in one place.

GamesCoin A central building block inside the ecosystem, connected to gaming, digital value, usage, community, and ownership.

Planets Positions and Gates inside the ecosystem. They can enable access, roles, hosting, and further functions.

GC Universe A project within the ecosystem that provides Stars and Suns as a substance layer.

GCU The abbreviation for GC Universe.

Stars and Suns NFTs from GC Universe that can emit elements such as Helium and Hydrogen when staked.

Elements Digital substance within the ecosystem. They can be needed in the creator economy and deeper gaming mechanics, and are consumed when used.

Helium and Hydrogen The first elements within GC Universe and the ecosystem.

Hosts People, creators, brands, communities, or organizations that host their own experiences or environments within the system.

Creators People who bring ideas into the system: worlds, content, cards, designs, rules, or new game variations.

Community Not just an audience. The community brings life, activity, feedback, reach, and participation.

Networkers Hosts and bridge-builders who explain the system and invite people in, rather than pressuring them.