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# Utility

### **Platforms Utility**

* **Payments:** THOVT tokens are used as a primary method of payment for platform services.
* **Fees:** THOVT tokens are used to pay fees within the platform.
* **Tax Contribution:** The THOVT token plays a pivotal role in funding our treasury through the tax mechanism, ensuring the sustainability and growth of the Thovt ecosystem.
* **Loans interest:** Interest on loans is paid using THOVT tokens. *(COMING 2025)*

### Token Holder Incentives

* **Treasury Profit Exposure**\
  By holding THOVT tokens, holders gain exposure to 50% of the profits generated by the Thovt DAO Treasury's investments

### Staking Incentives

* **Treasury Profit Exposure**\
  By holding THOVT tokens, holders gain exposure to 50% of the profits generated by the Thovt DAO Treasury's investments
* **Marketplace Fee Earnings** \
  Stakers earn fees (1%) from the tokenized asset marketplace, further enhancing their rewards and returns.
* **Governance Rights**\
  Stakers have the right to participate in the project's governance by voting on proposals and actively shaping its future.
* **Loot Tickets**\
  By staking, users can earn loot tickets, increasing their chances of winning exciting rewards through the Loot Box Incentives.

### Comparision Table

| Incentives & Rights            | Token Holders | Stakers |
| ------------------------------ | ------------- | ------- |
| Treasury Profit Exposure (50%) | ✅             | ✅       |
| Marketplace Fee Earnings (1%)  | ❌             | ✅       |
| Governance Rights              | ❌             | ✅       |
| Loot Tickets                   | ❌             | ✅       |