glossary
Genotype
The classification system for Genomes — five types that determine how ownership works for each digital asset.
The classification system for Genomes. Every Genome has a genotype that determines how ownership works for that asset.
Think of a genotype like the species of an asset. Just as the species of an animal determines how it behaves, the genotype of a Genome determines what it can do — whether it can be split, whether it changes hands, whether it controls something else.
There are three kinds of ownership and five genotypes:
| Kind | Genotype | Like... |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Denomination | Cash — divisible, fungible |
| Value | Hexadecimal | Gift card — value changes in place |
| Claim | Symmetric | General admission tickets — identical |
| Claim | Serial | Tiered tickets — different classes |
| Authority | Title | A deed — control over something else |
Choosing a genotype is the single most important decision when creating a digital asset. It's set at configuration time and defines everything about how the asset behaves.
Learn more
See The Five Genotypes for a full explanation with examples.
Related terms
- Genome — the object that carries a genotype
- Denomination, Hexadecimal, Symmetric, Serial, Title — the five genotypes