# Token Layer

### **$EPT Token:**

1. **Payment Token for Gaming Companionship**

* $EPT is the primary payment method for all gaming companion services on the E-PAL platform
* Enables seamless transactions between users and Epals

2. **Fans Protocol Currency**

* $EPT may be used for minting and trading Fan Tokens of gaming companions
* The token powers the entire Fan Token economy within the ecosystem, and may also be distributed to creators to incentivize quality content creation

3. **Governance Token**

* $EPT grants holders voting rights on platform upgrades and protocol changes
* Proposal submissions and voting power would require users to stake $EPT as an indicator of commitment

4. **Platform Service Token**

* $EPT is the main Payment method for all Balance platform services
* Required for accessing advanced platform functionalities

5. **Gas Token for Balance Chain**

* The protocol itself does not provide any network resources, so it relies on a network of decentralized nodes which would provide GPU/computing resources (e.g. chain abstraction layer). $EPT would be paid by users and distributed to these nodes in order to incentivize them to actively provide valuable network resources.

6. **Balance ID Operations**

* Required for Balance ID creation and updates
* Used for Balance ID premium features and services

### **Fan Tokens:**

1. **Customized Tokens for Engagement**: Fan Tokens are tailor-made to enhance community interaction and personalized experiences within the Balance ecosystem.
2. **User-Driven Economies**: Users can issue and manage their own Fan Tokens, creating exclusive economic circles that deepen community engagement and loyalty.