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Codebase?
The collective source code of a software project.
The collective source code of a software project. Developers can contribute to Ergo's codebase by making improvements or adding new features.
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How to get started with Ergo?
Start by getting a wallet (Nautilus for browser, Terminus for mobile). Back up your seed phrase securely offline. Get some ERG from an exchange (Gate.io, KuCoin) or DEX (Spectrum). Make a test transaction. Then explore: try DeFi on Spectrum, check out NFTs, or dive into the technology if you're a builder.
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Is Ergo a good investment?
This is not financial advice. Ergo has strong fundamentals: fair launch (no VC dump risk), innovative technology (eUTXO, Sigma Protocols, NiPoPoWs), active development, and a cypherpunk ethos. It's a smaller market cap project with higher risk/reward than established chains. Research thoroughly, understand the technology, and never invest more than you can afford to lose.
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Is Ergo safe and secure?
Yes, Ergo is highly secure. It uses Proof-of-Work (the same security model as Bitcoin), has never been hacked, and the eUTXO model eliminates entire classes of smart contract vulnerabilities. The code is open-source and peer-reviewed. Your security also depends on proper seed phrase management.
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How does ErgoScript work?
ErgoScript is Ergo's smart contract language - a functional, Scala-based DSL that compiles to ErgoTree. Unlike Solidity's imperative style, ErgoScript is declarative: you define conditions that must be true for a transaction to be valid. It has built-in Sigma Protocol support for zero-knowledge proofs and operates on the eUTXO model where scripts guard boxes.
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