What topics can I learn about Ergo?

Ergo topics include DeFi, Privacy & Sigma Protocols, Mining & Autolykos, Smart Contracts & ErgoScript, Governance & DAOs, and Cross-Chain Bridges.

Where should I start learning about Ergo?

Start with the eUTXO Model topic to understand Ergo's foundation, then explore DeFi or Privacy depending on your interests.

How is Ergo different from Ethereum?

Ergo uses eUTXO (not accounts), Proof-of-Work (not PoS), native tokens (not ERC-20), and Sigma Protocols for privacy. Explore the Technology topics for deep dives.

Explore Ergo by Topic

Deep dives into every major part of Ergo. Each topic hub brings together guides, docs, infographics, glossary terms, and practical playbooks.

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DeFi on Ergo

Decentralized Finance With Strong MEV-Resistance and Open Access

MEV-aware by design: eUTXO reduces common front-running and sandwich patterns, but dApp and mempool design still matter

Predictable fees: users can see the fee before signing; typical simple transactions remain low-cost

Deterministic execution: transactions either fully succeed or fully fail

6 key terms10 guides & docs

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Privacy on Ergo

Programmable Privacy with Sigma Protocols

Sigma Protocols: native zero-knowledge proofs in every smart contract

Selective disclosure: prove statements without revealing underlying data

ErgoMixer: non-custodial, non-interactive token mixing

5 key terms9 guides & docs

Open hub

Mining Ergo

Fair, Accessible, ASIC-Resistant Proof-of-Work

ASIC-resistant: Autolykos keeps mining accessible to GPU miners

Memory-hard: requires RAM, not just raw compute power

Storage rent: an additional protocol-level miner revenue path after emissions, with long-term outcomes still depending on adoption and fee markets

5 key terms9 guides & docs

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Ergo Technology

Research-Driven Innovation for Real-World Use

eUTXO: smart contracts with a Bitcoin-style UTXO security model

ErgoScript: functional, verifiable smart contract language

NiPoPoWs: logarithmic proof compression for light clients

6 key terms9 guides & docs

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Ergo Philosophy

Cypherpunk Values for Financial Freedom

Fair launch: no pre-mine, no ICO, no VC allocation

Cypherpunk values: privacy, self-custody, censorship resistance

Community-owned: no controlling foundation or company

5 key terms9 guides & docs

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Ergo Sustainability

Built to Last: Long-Term Economics and Security

Storage rent: sustainable miner revenue after emission ends

State cleanup: incentivizes removing unused data

Lost coin recovery: dormant coins return to circulation

4 key terms8 guides & docs

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Agent Economy on Ergo

Programmable settlement for autonomous agent work

Accord Agreements: explicit work terms for autonomous agents

Verification Receipts: machine-readable proof that work was accepted or rejected

Settlement Receipts: a durable record of how payment settled

8 key terms12 guides & docs

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Looking for something specific?

Try our Q&A hub for quick answers or browse the glossary for term definitions.

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