> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://thesalt-block.gitbook.io/thesalt-block-lite-paper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://thesalt-block.gitbook.io/thesalt-block-lite-paper/tokenomics/token-utilities.md).

# Token Utilities

Influence Tokens ($NANO) serve multiple purposes within the Influence to Earn ecosystem:

**Earning**: Users can earn $NANO based on their PoI scores, allowing them to monetize their influence directly.

**Spending**: $NANO can be used to access premium features, services, and opportunities within the platform, such as exclusive marketing campaigns, content collaborations, or access to expert advice.

**Trading**: $NANO can be traded on various cryptocurrency exchanges, enabling users to convert their earned tokens into other cryptocurrencies or fiat currencies.

**Governance**: $NANO holders can participate in the platform's governance, proposing and voting on platform improvements, updates, and changes.

**Staking**: $NANO can be staked in order to receive additional benefits such as increased commissions, partner discounts, NFT drops and white listings.