# Protocol Mechanics 101

- [Glossary](https://docs.42.space/getting-started/protocol-mechanics-101/glossary.md): Key terms and concepts specific to 42 markets.
- [42 Markets](https://docs.42.space/getting-started/protocol-mechanics-101/42-markets.md): The Why and How 42 Markets work.
- [42 Power Curves](https://docs.42.space/getting-started/protocol-mechanics-101/42-power-curves.md): On underlying pricing mechanism of 42 markets.
- [42 Outcome Tokens](https://docs.42.space/getting-started/protocol-mechanics-101/42-outcome-tokens.md): Everything you need to know about 42 market's outcome tokens.
- [Market Discovery (Pre-Resolution)](https://docs.42.space/getting-started/protocol-mechanics-101/42-outcome-tokens/market-discovery-pre-resolution.md): All you need to know about when the market is live.
- [Post-Resolution](https://docs.42.space/getting-started/protocol-mechanics-101/42-outcome-tokens/post-resolution.md): What happens when market deadline has passed, or early resolution has been initiated.
- [Convex Payout Dynamics](https://docs.42.space/getting-started/protocol-mechanics-101/convex-payout-dynamics.md): The unique upside potential of 42 markets.
- [Playbook to Profiting](https://docs.42.space/getting-started/protocol-mechanics-101/playbook-to-profiting.md): 42's cheatsheet
- [Fees](https://docs.42.space/getting-started/protocol-mechanics-101/fees.md): On 42's trade fees.
- [42 Points & Referral Program](https://docs.42.space/getting-started/protocol-mechanics-101/42-points-and-referral-program.md): All you need to know on points and referrals.


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