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Utility Token

Definition

A token that provides users with access to a product or service.

Deep Dive

A utility token is a digital asset designed to provide users with access to a specific product or service within a particular ecosystem or platform. Unlike security tokens which represent ownership in an asset or company, a utility token's value is derived directly from its practical use and function within its native network. It acts as a digital voucher or access pass, enabling users to interact with decentralized applications (DApps), pay for services, or gain preferential access to certain features.

Examples & Use Cases

  • 1FIL (Filecoin for storage)
  • 2BAT (Basic Attention Token for advertising)
  • 3ETH (Ethereum for gas fees)

Related Terms

TokenomicsDAppGas Fee

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