> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cowboy.lat/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Cross References

> Quick navigation index for related topics across Cowboy documentation

## Introduction

This page provides topic-based cross-references to help you navigate related content across the Cowboy documentation. Use this as a quick reference when exploring interconnected topics.

<Tip>
  This index links to normative pages aligned with the Whitepaper and CIPs.
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## By Topic

### Actor Model

**Core Concepts**:

* [What is Cowboy](/introduction/what-is-cowboy) - Actor model introduction
* [Actor VM Overview](/architecture/actor-vm/overview) - VM architecture
* [Determinism & Sandbox](/architecture/actor-vm/determinism-and-sandbox) - Execution guarantees
* [Resource Limits](/architecture/actor-vm/resource-limits) - VM constraints
* [Minimal Actor Example](/architecture/actor-vm/minimal-actor) - Hello World

**Development**:

* [SDK API Reference](/developers/sdk) - Complete SDK documentation
* [Best Practices](/developers/best-practices) - Reentrancy, idempotency
* [Examples](/developers/examples) - Token, NFT, AMM, Multisig

**Related CIPs**:

* [CIP-3: Metering](/cips/cip-3) - Cycles & Cells specification
* [CIP-20: Fungible Token Standard](/cips/cip-20) - Standard for fungible tokens

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### Gas & Fees

**Fee System**:

* [Fee Overview](/architecture/fees/overview) - Cycles & Cells intro
* [Dual EIP-1559](/architecture/fees/dual-eip1559) - Dynamic basefee
* [Metering Points](/architecture/fees/metering-points) - What gets metered
* [Worked Example](/architecture/fees/worked-example) - Step-by-step calculation

**Economics**:

* [Tokenomics](/economics/tokenomics)
* [Value Flows](/economics/flows)
* [DoS Limits](/security/dos-limits)

**Related CIPs**:

* [CIP-3: Dual-Metered Gas](/cips/cip-3) - Full specification

**Governance**:

* See versioning and CIPs for normative updates (when available)

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### Timers & Scheduling

**Core Concepts**:

* [Scheduler Overview](/architecture/scheduler/overview)
* [Sequence Diagram](/architecture/scheduler/sequence-diagram)
* [DoS Parameters](/architecture/scheduler/dos-parameters)

**Related CIPs**:

* [CIP-1: Actor Message Scheduler](/cips/cip-1) - Complete specification

**Development**:

* [SDK API Reference](/developers/sdk)
* [Best Practices](/developers/best-practices)

**Governance**:

* See CIPs for timer processing budget (CIP-1)

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### Off-Chain Compute

**Core Concepts**:

* [Off-Chain Overview](/architecture/offchain/overview)
* [Task Lifecycle](/architecture/offchain/lifecycle)
* [Callback & Timeout](/architecture/offchain/callback-timeout-challenge)
* [Minimal Integration](/architecture/offchain/minimal-integration)

**Related CIPs**:

* [CIP-2: Verifiable Off-Chain Compute](/cips/cip-2) - Full specification

**Economics**:

* [Tokenomics](/economics/tokenomics)
* [Value Flows](/economics/flows)

**Development**:

* [SDK API Reference](/developers/sdk)
* [Examples](/developers/examples)

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### Transactions & Messages

**Transaction Structure**:

* [Transaction Fields](/architecture/tx/tx-fields)
* [Transaction Format](/developers/tx-format)
* [Idempotency](/architecture/tx/idempotency)
* [Reentrancy](/architecture/tx/reentrancy)

**Development**:

* [Best Practices](/developers/best-practices)
* [SDK API Reference](/developers/sdk)

**Related**:

* [Sequence Diagrams](/architecture/scheduler/sequence-diagram) - Message flows

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### Consensus & Validators

**Consensus**:

* [Design Principles](/overview/design-principles) - BFT consensus
* [Architecture Overview](/overview/architecture) - Validator role

**Economics**:

* [Value Flows](/economics/flows)

**Governance**:

* Refer to future governance documentation (when available)

**Security**:

* [DoS Limits](/security/dos-limits)

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### Security

**Core Security**:

* [DoS Limits](/security/dos-limits) - Multi-layered protection
* [Best Practices](/developers/best-practices) - Secure coding
* [Reentrancy Protection](/architecture/tx/reentrancy) - Attack prevention
* [Idempotency](/architecture/tx/idempotency) - Replay protection

**VM Security**:

* [Determinism & Sandbox](/architecture/actor-vm/determinism-and-sandbox) - Isolation
* [Resource Limits](/architecture/actor-vm/resource-limits) - Constraints

**Economic Security**:

* [Tokenomics](/economics/tokenomics)

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### Economics & Tokenomics

**Token Economics**:

* [Tokenomics](/economics/tokenomics)
* [Value Flows](/economics/flows)

**Fee Markets**:

* [Dual EIP-1559](/architecture/fees/dual-eip1559)
* [Value Flows](/economics/flows)

**Staking**:

* [Tokenomics](/economics/tokenomics)

**Governance**:

* Refer to governance section (when available) and CIPs

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### Governance

**Proposals & Versioning**:

* [How to Propose](/contributing/how-to-propose)
* [Versioning Strategy](/versioning/strategy)
* [Changelog](/versioning/changelog)

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### Development

**Getting Started**:

* [Quickstart](/getting-started/quickstart)
* [Repository Layout](/getting-started/repo-layout)
* [FAQ](/getting-started/faq)

**SDK & Tools**:

* [SDK API Reference](/developers/sdk) - Complete reference
* [Transaction Format](/developers/tx-format) - Tx structure
* [Best Practices](/developers/best-practices) - Security patterns
* [Examples](/developers/examples) - Production code

**Contributing**:

* [How to Propose](/contributing/how-to-propose) - Contribution process
* [Style Guide](/style/styleguide) - Documentation standards
* [Naming Conventions](/assets/naming-conventions) - Creating diagrams

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### Style & Terminology

**Standards**:

* [Style Guide](/style/styleguide) - Writing style
* [Glossary](/style/glossary) - Official terms

**Asset Management**:

* [Naming Conventions](/assets/naming-conventions) - File naming
* [Terminology Linting](/assets/term-lint) - Automated checks

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## By User Type

### For Developers

**Essential Reading**:

1. [Quickstart](/getting-started/quickstart) - Get started fast
2. [SDK Reference](/developers/sdk) - API docs
3. [Best Practices](/developers/best-practices) - Security patterns
4. [Examples](/developers/examples) - Code samples

**Deep Dives**:

* [Actor VM](/architecture/actor-vm/overview) - Execution model
* [Gas & Fees](/architecture/fees/overview) - Cost model
* [Timers](/architecture/scheduler/overview) - Scheduled execution
* [Off-Chain Compute](/architecture/offchain/overview) - External tasks

### For Validators

**Essential Reading**:

1. [Tokenomics: Validator Staking](/economics/tokenomics#validator-staking)
2. [Value Flows: Block Production](/economics/flows#per-block-flow)
3. [DoS Limits](/security/dos-limits)

**Operations**:

* [Versioning Strategy](/versioning/strategy)

### For Token Holders

**Essential Reading**:

1. [Tokenomics](/economics/tokenomics)
2. [Value Flows](/economics/flows)
3. [Governance Rights](/economics/tokenomics#governance-rights)
4. [How to Propose](/contributing/how-to-propose)

### For Researchers

**Essential Reading**:

1. [What is Cowboy](/introduction/what-is-cowboy)
2. [Key Innovations](/overview/key-innovations)
3. [Design Principles](/overview/design-principles)
4. [All CIPs](/cips/cip-1)

**Technical Details**:

* [Determinism & Sandbox](/architecture/actor-vm/determinism-and-sandbox)
* [Dual EIP-1559](/architecture/fees/dual-eip1559)
* [VRF Selection](/architecture/offchain/overview)

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## By CIP

### CIP-1: Actor Message Scheduler

* [Full Specification](/cips/cip-1)
* [Scheduler Overview](/architecture/scheduler/overview)
* [Sequence Diagram](/architecture/scheduler/sequence-diagram)
* [DoS Parameters](/architecture/scheduler/dos-parameters)
* [SDK Timer API](/developers/sdk#timer-api)

### CIP-2: Verifiable Off-Chain Compute

* [Full Specification](/cips/cip-2)
* [Off-Chain Overview](/architecture/offchain/overview)
* [Task Lifecycle](/architecture/offchain/lifecycle)
* [Callback Handling](/architecture/offchain/callback-timeout-challenge)
* [SDK Off-Chain API](/developers/sdk#off-chain-compute-api)

### CIP-3: Dual-Metered Gas

* [Full Specification](/cips/cip-3)
* [Fee Overview](/architecture/fees/overview)
* [Dual EIP-1559](/architecture/fees/dual-eip1559)
* [Metering Points](/architecture/fees/metering-points)
* [Worked Example](/architecture/fees/worked-example)

### CIP-20: Fungible Token Standard

* [Full Specification](/cips/cip-20)
* [Examples](/developers/examples) - Token implementation example

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## Quick Links

**Most Referenced**:

* [Glossary](/style/glossary) - Term definitions
* [SDK Reference](/developers/sdk) - API docs
* [Best Practices](/developers/best-practices) - Security patterns
* [Examples](/developers/examples) - Code samples

**External Resources**:

* [GitHub](https://github.com/cowboyinc/cowboy) - Source code
* [Discord](https://discord.gg/cowboy) - Community
* [Forum](https://forum.cowboy.io) - Discussions
* [Blog](https://blog.cowboy.io) - Updates

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## Search Tips

**Finding Specific Topics**:

1. **Gas-related**: Search "Cycles", "Cells", "basefee"
2. **Security**: Search "DoS", "slashing", "reentrancy"
3. **Development**: Search "SDK", "examples", "best practices"
4. **Economics**: Search "tokenomics", "staking", "burn"
5. **Governance**: Search "CIP", "parameters", "voting"

**Use Glossary**:

* Unsure about a term? Check [Glossary](/style/glossary)

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## Further Reading

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    Guided reading paths
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    Term definitions
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