# $OSMI Token

The OSMI Token ($OSMI) is integral to the OSMI ecosystem, serving as the primary currency for all transactions within it. This includes facilitating payments for AI applications, inference, image generation, and other GPU tasks.

#### **Essential Roles of $OSMI** <a href="#key-functions-of-ath" id="key-functions-of-ath"></a>

* **Facilitating Transactions -** $OSMI is used to pay for various services on the $OSMI network. The token acts as a means of exchange between users, developers, and other stakeholders within the ecosystem.
* **Ecosystem Governance -** The $OSMI network and ecosystem will evolve over time and $OSMI holders will be able to participate by voting on proposals and decisions.
* **Incentivizing Security and Quality Interactions** - $OSMI will be used to provide incentives to participate in various activities that promote the ecosystem's growth and development.

More details can be found in the [Tokenomics](/tokenomics.md) section.


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