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# Using the XCAD Token

The XCAD Network Token can be used in multiple ways throughout the ecosystem:

* Staked to gain access to Creator Liquidity Offerings
* Paired with CTs in LP pools, locking XCADs in liquidity
* Used to increase rewards in the fan token area 
* Staked by creators to increase payouts 
* Governance token for creators applying to tokenize
* The only way to buy creator perks is via the XCAD Token
* Used to mint an NFT Nerd
* Staked to access the season pass
* Allows temporary free gas on the XCAD App while on opBNB