# Tokenomics

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At the core of the Piggycell ecosystem lies **PIGGY**, a multi-functional utility and governance token that powers every interaction across the decentralized energy network.

Unlike speculative tokens that rely solely on trading dynamics, PIGGY is anchored to real-world demand: every charge, every infrastructure use, every user interaction generates rewards and utility for the token. PIGGY is not just the currency of the platform—it is its coordination layer.

| Category                 | Function Description                                                                                                                                             |
| ------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Energy Payments**      | Users pay for energy usage (e.g., charge sessions, NFT memberships) in PIGGY tokens                                                                              |
| **Incentive Rewards**    | Charging node owners, franchisees, and Energy-as-a-Service providers earn PIGGY through usage of their physical infrastructure verifiable on Piggycell           |
| **Staking Mechanism**    | Users stake PIGGY to access advanced features, higher earning tiers, or to secure exclusive device access                                                        |
| **Governance Power**     | Staked PIGGY tokens confer voting rights on Piggycell governance proposals (e.g., reward rates, expansion priorities, challenge designs)                         |
| **Reputation Layer**     | Token usage history affects user visibility, credit ranking, and eligibility for exclusive challenges or drops. This incentivizes user contribution to Piggycell |
| **Challenge Rewards**    | Users receive PIGGY for completing behavioral or location-based missions (Charge-to-Earn, Challenge-to-Earn)                                                     |
| **NFT Interoperability** | NFTs represent ownership of charging stations: PIGGY is earned when users use these charging stations over time                                                  |
