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![JustBenGo Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:24/cr:twitter::1911661798119362560.png) JustBen [@JustBenGo](/creator/twitter/JustBenGo) on x 1628 followers
Created: 2025-07-18 07:18:33 UTC

🔹 What is a protocol?

In crypto, a protocol is a system with rules and logic.
Like (DEX) or (lending).
It runs on smart contracts.

The token is how you use or govern it.
A protocol is the machine. Tokens are the keys.
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