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A Redeemable NFT (rNFT) is the core mechanism of the Boson Protocol. Instead of tokenizing a physical item itself, Boson tokenizes a commitment to buy or sell that item. When a transaction occurs, the protocol mints an rNFT that functions as a digital voucher. The holder of this rNFT has the right to either "burn" the NFT to claim the physical item or trade the voucher on secondary markets. This system allows physical goods to be represented and exchanged as liquid, on-chain digital assets.

Boson solves the challenge of verifying physical delivery through Game Theory and a mutual-staking mechanism. Both the buyer and the seller are required to lock up a deposit in escrow. If the transaction is completed successfully, the deposits are returned to both parties. However, if a dispute arises, the mechanism incentivizes both parties to behave honestly to avoid the loss of their staked deposits. This ensures a trustless exchange between participants without needing a centralized third party to verify the delivery of goods.

No, Boson is a decentralized infrastructure layer rather than a standalone marketplace. It provides foundational tools, such as SDKs, that developers use to build their own decentralized commerce (dCommerce) applications. It can also be integrated into existing Web3 environments to enable the sale of physical products. While traditional platforms operate as closed ecosystems, Boson acts as neutral plumbing that allows any application or metaverse to facilitate the trustless exchange of physical assets.

The BOSON token serves three primary functions within its ecosystem. First, it is used for governance, allowing holders to vote on protocol upgrades and the funding of projects through the DAO. Second, it can be used for staking to reduce network fees for transactions. Third, it provides incentives for the Boson Web3 Data Marketplace, where users are rewarded for sharing their data. These utilities ensure that the token is central to the operation and decentralization of the commerce infrastructure.

The Decentralized Agentic Commerce Protocol (dACP) is the result of Boson’s focus on the "Agentic Economy." It is designed to allow AI agents to autonomously buy and sell physical goods without human intervention. This enables scenarios where AI-driven bots or smart devices—such as a smart refrigerator—can execute commerce transactions independently. The dACP provides the necessary trustless framework for these autonomous agents to handle physical asset exchanges securely and transparently on the blockchain.

Boson enables the sale of "phygital" (physical + digital) items by providing specialized "portals" for virtual environments. This allows brands and creators to establish virtual storefronts where users can purchase items. When a user buys a digital representation of a product in the metaverse, the protocol triggers the logistics for real-world shipping. This bridge allows virtual worlds to connect directly to physical commerce, creating a seamless experience between digital ownership and physical delivery in reality.