# Publication

Publications are the lifeblood of the Base Protocol. There are three main types of publications: Posts, Comments, and Quotes.

Publications have two additional modules, a Collections module, and a References module. The Collect Module contains the logic to allow other users to mint your publications into NFTs. This NFT will reference the URI of the original publication. The Reference Module controls references to the publication itself. Include logic for determining who can comment and quote publication.
