What is a coin?
A native coin belongs to the blockchain's own protocol. SOL is the native asset of Solana and helps pay transaction fees. Other networks have their own native assets.
What is a token?
A token is created on a blockchain that already exists. On Solana, creators can issue fungible tokens using supported token programs. Fungible means one unit is interchangeable with another unit of the same token.
Why do tokens exist?
Some represent access rights, governance, financial claims or a community project. Others are collectibles or speculative memes with no enforceable benefits. Always examine what rights actually exist; a project name or logo proves nothing.
What is a stablecoin?
Some tokens aim to maintain a reference value, such as one euro or one dollar. Their mechanisms, reserves and risks vary. Not every token claiming to be stable is reliably redeemable.
Where do NRT and FORT fit?
NORTIA (NRT) and FORTUNA (FORT) are fungible Solana crypto-assets associated with contemporary medallion art and cultural storytelling. They do not give ownership of ancient artifacts, dividends, guaranteed services or returns.
How to identify a token
A ticker such as NRT can be reused by others. The full mint or contract address identifies a specific token on its blockchain. It should be checked independently; even a correct address does not prove the token is safe.
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Official references
Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 (MiCA) · Solana documentation
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