# Whitepaper

> ## Souls: A Unique Passport for the Cardano Ecosystem

## Introduction

Souls and Soulbound Tokens (SBTs) present a unique and innovative approach to asset management on the Cardano blockchain. Through a system of smart contracts and unique Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), Souls provide a digital passport for users in the Cardano ecosystem, while SBTs offer an innovative way to bind tokens to a specific user's Soul.



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