A Token Curated Registry (TCR) is a decentralized mechanism that uses tokens to manage a list or registry of items, entities, or projects deemed valuable by its community. Participants in a TCR stake tokens to vote on what should be included or excluded from the registry.The primary advantage of a TCR is that it leverages the collective judgment of its users. Those with a stake in the outcome are incentivized to act in the best interest of the registry, as their investment is at risk. This encourages participants to make well-informed decisions.When users submit a proposal for inclusion in the registry, they must stake a certain amount of tokens. If approved, the proposer usually gets their stake back, while rejected submissions may result in a loss of tokens. This model promotes accountability and ensures that only high-quality items make it onto the list.TCRs find applications in various areas, such as rating services, listing marketplaces, and decentralized governance models, offering a way to curate information in a trustless manner.