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# Token Utility

The $SELLA token is the native utility token and a backbone of the Sella ecosystem It plays a critical role in driving platform growth, creating a dynamic, user-driven ecosystem that aligns the interests of the platform with its community, ensuring growth and sustainability.

## **Key Utilities of $SELLA** <a href="#key-utilities-of-usdsella" id="key-utilities-of-usdsella"></a>

**Revenue Sharing**

* Revenue Pool: 20% of all platform fees and ad revenue are distributed to $SELLA token holders.
* Transaction Fees:
  * Payments made in $SELLA incur a 1% fee.
  * Payments in stablecoins incur a 2% fee.

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_Revenue accumulation begins immediately upon launch, but payouts will commence once staking is implemented in Phase 2._
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**Governance Rights**

* Voting: $SELLA holders can vote on platform improvement proposals, influencing key decisions, policies, and feature rollouts.
* Proposal Creation: Token holders can submit new proposals for community voting, driving platform development.

**Transaction Fee Discounts**

* Users paying fees with $SELLA receive a discounted rate compared to stablecoin payments, incentivizing token adoption.

**Staking Rewards**

* Staking Implementation: In Phase 2, $SELLA holders will have the ability to stake tokens to earn rewards from the revenue pool.
* Community Incentives: Staking encourages long-term holding and active participation in governance.

**Ad Payments and Sponsored Listings**

* Sellers and advertisers can use $SELLA to pay for premium ad placements and featured listings within the platform.

**Ecosystem Growth**

* Partnerships: $SELLA will be integrated into collaborations with blockchain and DeFi platforms, boosting its utility and liquidity.
* Rewards Program: The token will power bounty programs and user incentives to drive adoption and community engagement.

**Access to Premium Features**

* Certain advanced features, such as advanced analytics or priority dispute resolution, may require $SELLA payments or staking.

### **$SELLA as a Shareholder Asset** <a href="#usdsella-as-a-shareholder-asset" id="usdsella-as-a-shareholder-asset"></a>

$SELLA holders are not just participants but also shareholders of the Sella platform:

* Direct Stake in Success: Revenue sharing aligns platform success with community benefits.
* Active Influence: Governance empowers users to shape the platform’s trajectory.
* Long-Term Engagement: Incentives like staking rewards and fee discounts promote loyalty and ecosystem growth.
