> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://soulbound-1.gitbook.io/soulbound-btc-allpaper-v2/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://soulbound-1.gitbook.io/soulbound-btc-allpaper-v2/soulbound-platform/additional-tools.md).

# Additional Tools

BRC-20 Minting

Users can now deploy and mint their own BRC-20 token directly from the SOULBOUND platform and can easily trade on all BRC-20 marketplaces.

RGB-20 Minting

RGB is a smart contract-enabled Layer-2 (L2) and Layer-3 (L3) protocol built on top of the Bitcoin base layer (LNP/BP) and the Lightning Network. SOULBOUND Protocol is one of the first platforms to offer RGB-20 Minting.

Taproot Asset Creation

Taproot Assets (formerly Taro) is a new Taproot-powered protocol for issuing assets on the Bitcoin blockchain that can be transferred over the Lightning Network for instant, high-volume, low-fee transactions. At its core, Taproot Assets taps into the security and stability of the Bitcoin network and the speed, scalability, and low fees of Lightning.