> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://iog-academy.gitbook.io/plutus-pioneers-program-fourth-cohort/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://iog-academy.gitbook.io/plutus-pioneers-program-fourth-cohort/lectures/lecture-05/lesson-01.md).

# Lesson 5.1: Introduction to Native Tokens in Cardano

Welcome to Lesson 5.1! In this lesson, Lars provides an introduction to this lecture by focusing on the meaning of value in Cardano.

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After completing this lesson, you'll be able to:

* Understand the meaning of value in Cardano.
* Describe how value is represented in Cardano.
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To learn more about the topics covered in this lesson, we encourage you to review the following resources:

* [Learn about native tokens](https://docs.cardano.org/native-tokens/learn)
* [What is the role of datum in spending a transaction](https://cardano.stackexchange.com/questions/7653/what-is-the-role-of-datum-in-spending-a-transaction)
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## Collaborate with the Pioneers Community

Remember that you can interact with the participants of the PPP through the [IOG's technical community on Discord](https://discord.gg/inputoutput) by joining the channels under the Plutus Pioneers category.

If during the program you have questions about Plutus, we invite you to share them at [Cardano Stack Exchange (CSE)](https://cardano.stackexchange.com/) by adding the `plutus-pioneer-program` tag to your question. The IOG's Education Team members will monitor these questions to support your learning journey. Whenever you share a question at CSE, you're helping to build up the Cardano and Plutus development knowledge base.

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