Familiarity with these terms helps users navigate the AYNI Gold ecosystem, understand internal processes, and grasp the economic mechanisms behind the AYNI token.
IIncludes:
Main terms related to tokenomics and cryptocurrencies
Technical terms related to gold mining and Minerales SH operations
Financial and investment terminology
Main Terms
AYNI Token (AYNI)
AYNI Token (AYNI)
A utility ERC-20 token representing a share of gold mining capacity at a licensed mine in Peru, operated by Minerales San Hilario. One token corresponds to a specific amount of mining work (e.g., 4 cm³/h).
PAXG (Paxos Gold)
PAXG (Paxos Gold)
A digital ERC-20 token fully backed by physical gold (1 PAXG = 1 troy ounce, ~31.1 g), used to distribute income to AYNI holders.
Staking
Staking
The process of locking AYNI tokens on the project platform to participate in gold mining revenue and receive rewards in PAXG.
Minerales San Hilario (Minerales SH)
Minerales San Hilario (Minerales SH)
A licensed Peruvian company holding an 8 km² concession in the Madre de Dios region.
Concession
Concession
An official permit for mineral extraction issued by a government authority (INGEMMET), which includes compliance with environmental and financial obligations.
INGEMMET
INGEMMET
The Peruvian government institute overseeing mineral extraction licenses.
Scoping Study
Scoping Study
A technical assessment of a deposit to determine reserves, economic feasibility, and key mining parameters.
Qualified Person (QP)
Qualified Person (QP)
An independent expert with at least 5 years of experience who signs technical reports under the NI 43-101 standard.
Timothy Strong
Timothy Strong
Lead geologist at Kangari Consulting, QP for the deposit’s Scoping Study.
Buy-back & Burn
Buy-back & Burn
A mechanism for repurchasing and destroying tokens to reduce total supply and support value.
ERC-20
ERC-20
The technical standard for tokens on the Ethereum blockchain.
DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization)
DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization)
Decentralized autonomous organization allowing AYNI holders to make project governance decisions through voting.
Airdrop
Airdrop
Free distribution of tokens to the community to attract attention to the project.
Smart Contract Audit
Smart Contract Audit
Smart Contract Audit — an independent review of smart contracts for security and correctness (conducted by PeckShield in May 2025 and additionally by CertiK in October 2025).
DeFi (Decentralized Finance)
DeFi (Decentralized Finance)
Decentralized financial services on the blockchain without intermediaries.
Doré Bars
Doré Bars
Primary form of gold sold to banks and government entities, easily refined further.
Tokenomics
Tokenomics
Economic model of the token: distribution, burn mechanism (buy-back & burn), fees, and rewards.
Private Sale / Pre-Sale
Private Sale / Pre-Sale
Early token sale to a limited group of investors before public launch.
Burn Mechanism
Burn Mechanism
Process of buying back and removing tokens from circulation to reduce total supply and support value.
Airdrop
Airdrop
Free distribution of tokens to the community to encourage engagement and promote the project.
KYC (Know Your Customer)
KYC (Know Your Customer)
Investor identification procedure to comply with regulatory requirements.
AML (Anti-Money Laundering)
AML (Anti-Money Laundering)
Measures to prevent money laundering, including transaction monitoring.
Regulatory Compliance
Regulatory Compliance
Adherence to laws and regulations in the mining and crypto sectors, including licenses and audits.
Technical Terms
DeFi (Decentralized Finance)
DeFi (Decentralized Finance)
Decentralized financial services on the blockchain without intermediaries.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Analysis of mining impact on nature and ecosystems.
Gold Content
Gold Content
The gold content in the mined ore; at the AYNI site, the gold is naturally pure up to 99.7%.
Mining Capacity
Mining Capacity
The volume of work at the deposit corresponding to the number of staked AYNI tokens.
Mining Methods
Mining Methods
Alluvial mining of the top 5 meters of ore followed by flotation to extract up to 80% of the gold.
OPEX (Operating Expenses)
OPEX (Operating Expenses)
Current mining expenses: salaries, equipment, logistics, and maintenance.
Operational Monitoring
Operational Monitoring
Video monitoring and regular reports confirming the actual gold production.
Qualified Person (QP)
Qualified Person (QP)
A certified expert who signs technical reports according to the NI 43-101 standard to validate geological data.
Scoping Study
Scoping Study
Preliminary technical assessment of a deposit to determine reserves, potential profitability, and key mining parameters (conducted by Kangari Consulting).
Smart Contract
Smart Contract
Program code on the blockchain that automates staking, revenue distribution, and token management.
Smart Contract Audit
Smart Contract Audit
Smart Contract Audit — an independent review of smart contracts for security and correctness (conducted by PeckShield in May 2025 and additionally by CertiK in October 2025).
Smart Mining Calculator
Smart Mining Calculator
An online tool to calculate potential staking income on the AYNI platform.
Staking Contract
Staking Contract
Ensures token locking, calculation, and payment of rewards in PAXG.
Success Fee
Success Fee
The percentage of profit retained by the project when calculating investor income.
Sustainable Mining
Sustainable Mining
Gold mining conducted according to environmental and social standards.
Transparency Mechanisms
Transparency Mechanisms
Methods to ensure project transparency: blockchain, audits, mining reports, and smart contracts.
Token Lock
Token Lock
The period during which staked AYNI tokens cannot be withdrawn.
Financial Terms
Access Level
Access Level
Investor’s yield level depending on the amount invested and the staking period.
Buy-back & Burn
Buy-back & Burn
A mechanism of buying tokens from the market and subsequently burning them to reduce supply and maintain value.
Brink’s
Brink’s
International company for storing valuables where the gold backing PAXG is held, maintaining the highest security standards.
Costs
Costs
Daily operational expenses for mining.
Deflationary Mechanism
Deflationary Mechanism
Reduction of the number of tokens in circulation through buy-back & burn to maintain value.
Due Diligence
Due Diligence
Comprehensive assessment of legal, financial, and technical aspects of a project.
Final Reward
Final Reward
Investor’s income after all expenses and management fees are deducted.
Gold Production
Gold Production
Amount of gold mined per day at the site, proportional to staked AYNI tokens.
Liquidity
Liquidity
The ability of the token to be freely traded on exchanges, supported by the project strategy and community activity.
Management Fee
Management Fee
30–70% depending on the staking amount and period; 15% goes to buy-back & burn.
Price Correlation
Price Correlation
AYNI token value and PAXG income depend on the market gold price.
Reinvestment
Reinvestment
The ability to redirect staking income back into the platform to increase future payouts (planned for Q1 2026).
Reward Formula
Reward Formula
Gold Production − Costs − Success Fee = Final Reward.