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# Blockchain Layer

* **Smart Contracts:** Core functionalities, such as token issuance, staking, yield farming, and decentralized exchange (DEX) operations, are managed through a series of smart contracts deployed on the BSC blockchain.
* **AMFI Token (Bep-20):** The native token, AMFI, is an BEP-20 standard token that facilitates transactions within the ecosystem, rewards distribution, and governance participation.