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 ### Token Utility * **Access to Premium Features** ONI tokens will enable users to pay for the expenses incurred when adopting advanced features within the Onion Encryption Browser and other synonymous tools * **Staking** Airdrops of ONI tokens are sent to the stakers periodically to ensure that they continue to stake where they can hold the coins for extended periods. * **Rewards Program** ONI tokens can be earned by the users who will contribute to the platform, as well as pass security audits or community events. * **Cross-Platform Utility** Onion Encryption Tokens will be adopted in more platforms and more services.
 ### Governance * **Community Involvement:** ONI holders will have voting rights on key project decisions, fostering a decentralized governance model. * **Transparency**: Regular updates and reports will be provided to the community to ensure transparency and accountability. ### Community Supply **ONI token can only be generated by actively using the Onion Encryption Ecosystem.** ONI is earned at a constant rate for a fixed period, beginning when users start using the Onion Encryption Browser. The earning rate depends on the level of engagement of users.Tokens are accumulated in the user's account and must be periodically claimed by the user.If the user ceases to use the browser with unclaimed tokens, those tokens can be claimed whenever they choose to return and re-engage. Stake to earn. Tokens that are invalidated via inactivity will be redistributed in the same proportion as the tax on transactions. Users who maintain a certain level of activity, will also be considered “**active**” for the purpose of token generation. ### Use of Funds **Development Fund:** Ensures that platform technology remains cutting-edge, secure and scalable. This includes hiring additional developers, conducting security audits, and updating the infrastructure. **Team and Advisors:** We offer rewards and perks to attract and keep the team members. Our schedule for earning these benefits ensures that everyone is invested in the project's long-term success. **Marketing and Partnerships:** Marketing is used to spread the word and bring more people onboard and team up with partners to make our platform better and reach more users. **Ecosystem and Rewards:** Reward are for users who is actively contributing to our community. **Liquidity Pool:** Keeps liquidity on exchange platforms. Also helps reducing volatility and stabilizes the price. **Reserve Fund:** Serves as our financial cushion for unforeseen events and allows us to seize valuable opportunities when they come our way. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://onion-encryption.gitbook.io/onion-encryption-whitepaper/tokenomics/oni-token-utility.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.