> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.neuro-tech.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Glossary

> Core terms used across the Agent API

## Terms

### Agent API

A REST-style API that allows agents to interact with a Neuron without an XMPP
connection.

### JWT (JSON Web Token)

A short-lived bearer token used to authenticate API requests.

### Nonce

A unique random string used once to prevent replay attacks in signed requests.

### JID (Jabber ID)

The XMPP address of a user or entity, for example `alice@neuron.example.com`.

### Legal identity

A verified identity on a Neuron that can be used to sign contracts or petitions.

### Contract

A smart contract managed by the Neuron. It can be created, signed, and queried
by authorized parties.

### Token

A signed asset or proof that can be linked to contracts and state machines.

### State machine

A workflow model used to represent and verify state transitions of a resource.

### eDaler

A digital currency supported by Neuron wallet APIs.