Understanding Nexus in 5 Minutes
A rapid introduction to the core concepts that define SORA Nexus architecture.
SORA Explorer
Navigate the SORA knowledge graph in one place. SORA Explorer unifies glossary terms, governance updates, DeFi strategies, and ecosystem signals so you can map and understand the network.
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- Quick journeys
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- Nexus terms
- 81
- Latest update
- Nov 30, 2025
Foundational Topics
Start here for SORA's core primitives—network tokens, liquidity venues, and economic guardrails that every contributor should know.
Ecosystem & Adoption Glossary
SORA
SORA is a decentralized economic system for coordinating global projects, cross-chain liquidity, and identity across the Polkaswap ecosystem.
Economics & Tokenomics Glossary
XOR
XOR is the elastic-supply utility token that powers SORA network fees, liquidity incentives, and future governance.
DeFi & Liquidity Glossary
Polkaswap
Polkaswap is SORA’s cross-chain AMM for token swaps, routing liquidity across Polkadot and partner ecosystems.
DeFi & Liquidity Glossary
DeFi
Decentralized finance concepts, tooling, and strategies inside the SORA and Polkaswap ecosystems.
DeFi & Liquidity Glossary
Staking
Staking in SORA secures validators, distributes rewards, and anchors long-term liquidity strategies.
368 Nexus Terms
SORA Nexus is a modular data-space, execution, and governance architecture built on Hyperledger Iroha 3. It enables sovereign data spaces, deterministic smart contracts, and cross-chain interoperability through a unified execution model.
Quick Journeys
Execution Flow Inside Nexus
Follow a transaction from submission to finalization, step by step.
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Accounts & Identity
9 terms
Accounts & Identity
9 termsHow Nexus manages user accounts, asset definitions, and identity across data spaces.
Execution & Virtual Machine
12 terms
Execution & Virtual Machine
12 termsThe Iroha Virtual Machine (IVM), Kotodama runtime, and how transactions are processed.
Consensus & Scheduling
12 terms
Consensus & Scheduling
12 termsSumeragi consensus, quorum certificates, and how blocks are finalized.
Lanes & Data Availability
15 terms
Lanes & Data Availability
15 termsParallel execution lanes, erasure coding, and data availability guarantees.
Governance & Rulemaking
14 terms
Governance & Rulemaking
14 termsData spaces, governance surfaces, and how rules are defined and enforced.
Economics & Fees
8 terms
Economics & Fees
8 termsTransaction execution units, fee equilibrium, and economic incentives.
Cross-Chain & Interoperability
11 terms
Cross-Chain & Interoperability
11 termsNetworking, bridges, and cross-chain communication primitives.
Quick Paths
Curated journeys bundle the most relevant tags for onboarding, governance deep dives, and DeFi power users.
New to SORA
Start here to understand the SORA network, its tokens, and core user flows.
Governance & Economics
Dive into treasury mechanics, Parliament processes, and economic primitives.
DeFi Power User
Advanced liquidity, staking, and Kensetsu vault strategies for Polkaswap.
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Ecosystem & AdoptionGlossary
SORA
SORA is a decentralized economic system for coordinating global projects, cross-chain liquidity, and identity across the Polkaswap ecosystem.
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Economics & TokenomicsGlossary
XOR
XOR is the elastic-supply utility token that powers SORA network fees, liquidity incentives, and future governance.
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DeFi & LiquidityGlossary
Polkaswap
Polkaswap is SORA’s cross-chain AMM for token swaps, routing liquidity across Polkadot and partner ecosystems.
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DeFi & LiquidityGlossary
DeFi
Decentralized finance concepts, tooling, and strategies inside the SORA and Polkaswap ecosystems.
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Governance & PolicyGlossary
Governance
On-chain decision making, bodies, and participation mechanisms that steer the SORA network.
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Ecosystem & AdoptionGlossary
Iroha 3
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DeFi & LiquidityGlossary
Kensetsu
Kensetsu vaults enable collateralized debt positions, stability fees, and risk parameters across SORA.
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Economics & TokenomicsGlossary
KUSD
KUSD is the Kensetsu-issued stable asset tuned for Polkaswap trading pairs and SORA payment flows.
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Ecosystem & AdoptionGlossary
PSWAP
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Economics & TokenomicsGlossary
Tokenomics
Tokenomics explores supply design, burn models, and incentive loops that guide SORA’s economic roadmap.
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DeFi & LiquidityGlossary
TONSWAP
TONSwap brings SORA-built AMM technology to the TON ecosystem with cross-chain liquidity experiments.
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Ecosystem & AdoptionGlossary
VAL
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Economics
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Stablecoin
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TBCD
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Token Bonding Curve
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Network & ValidatorsGlossary
Cross-chain
Cross-chain architecture, bridges, and routing that connect SORA liquidity with external ecosystems.
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Ecosystem & AdoptionGlossary
DEX
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TON
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Interoperability
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Tokenization
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Blockchain
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DeFi & LiquidityGlossary
Staking
Staking in SORA secures validators, distributes rewards, and anchors long-term liquidity strategies.
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DeFi & LiquidityGlossary
Liquidity
Liquidity provisioning strategies for Polkaswap pools, external bridges, and incentive campaigns.
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Ecosystem & AdoptionGlossary
Bridges
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Iroha
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Real-World Assets
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Decentralization
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Parachain
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Hyperledger Iroha
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Substrate
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Telegram
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SORA Card
SORA Card links DeFi balances to everyday spending with compliance-ready issuance across supported regions.
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Council
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Elastic Supply
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HASHI
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Mobile
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NFT
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Referendum
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Security
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Network & ValidatorsGlossary
Validator
Validators secure consensus, produce blocks, and stabilize SORA’s hybrid economic design.
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Browse tags grouped by focus area—economics, governance, technology, network security, and the wider ecosystem.
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Ecosystem & Adoption
Ecosystem & Adoption Glossary
SORA
SORA is a decentralized economic system for coordinating global projects, cross-chain liquidity, and identity across the Polkaswap ecosystem.
Ecosystem & Adoption Glossary
Blockchain
Ecosystem & Adoption Glossary
Bridges
Ecosystem & Adoption Glossary
Council
Ecosystem & Adoption Glossary
Decentralization
Ecosystem & Adoption Glossary
DEX
Domain focus
DeFi & Liquidity
DeFi & Liquidity Glossary
Polkaswap
Polkaswap is SORA’s cross-chain AMM for token swaps, routing liquidity across Polkadot and partner ecosystems.
DeFi & Liquidity Glossary
DeFi
Decentralized finance concepts, tooling, and strategies inside the SORA and Polkaswap ecosystems.
DeFi & Liquidity Glossary
Kensetsu
Kensetsu vaults enable collateralized debt positions, stability fees, and risk parameters across SORA.
DeFi & Liquidity Glossary
Liquidity
Liquidity provisioning strategies for Polkaswap pools, external bridges, and incentive campaigns.
DeFi & Liquidity Glossary
Staking
Staking in SORA secures validators, distributes rewards, and anchors long-term liquidity strategies.
DeFi & Liquidity Glossary
TONSWAP
TONSwap brings SORA-built AMM technology to the TON ecosystem with cross-chain liquidity experiments.
Domain focus
Economics & Tokenomics
Economics & Tokenomics Glossary
XOR
XOR is the elastic-supply utility token that powers SORA network fees, liquidity incentives, and future governance.
Economics & Tokenomics Glossary
KUSD
KUSD is the Kensetsu-issued stable asset tuned for Polkaswap trading pairs and SORA payment flows.
Economics & Tokenomics Glossary
Tokenomics
Tokenomics explores supply design, burn models, and incentive loops that guide SORA’s economic roadmap.
Domain focus
Governance & Policy
Domain focus
Technology & Infrastructure
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Network & Validators
Trending & Recently Updated
Follow emerging discussions and freshly updated knowledge—perfect for tracking governance votes or hot DeFi integrations.
Ecosystem & Adoption Glossary
SORA
SORA is a decentralized economic system for coordinating global projects, cross-chain liquidity, and identity across the Polkaswap ecosystem.
foundationalglossary linkedbeginner friendly
DeFi & Liquidity Glossary
DeFi
Decentralized finance concepts, tooling, and strategies inside the SORA and Polkaswap ecosystems.
foundationalglossary linkedbeginner friendly
Governance & Policy Glossary
Governance
On-chain decision making, bodies, and participation mechanisms that steer the SORA network.
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DeFi & Liquidity Glossary
Polkaswap
Polkaswap is SORA’s cross-chain AMM for token swaps, routing liquidity across Polkadot and partner ecosystems.
foundationalglossary linked
Economics & Tokenomics Glossary
XOR
XOR is the elastic-supply utility token that powers SORA network fees, liquidity incentives, and future governance.
foundationalglossary linked
Economics & Tokenomics Glossary
Tokenomics
Tokenomics explores supply design, burn models, and incentive loops that guide SORA’s economic roadmap.
glossary linked
Economics & Tokenomics Glossary
KUSD
KUSD is the Kensetsu-issued stable asset tuned for Polkaswap trading pairs and SORA payment flows.
glossary linkedtrending
DeFi & Liquidity Glossary
TONSWAP
TONSwap brings SORA-built AMM technology to the TON ecosystem with cross-chain liquidity experiments.
glossary linkedtrending