> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://aiachain.gitbook.io/aia-chain-pos-ai-and-financial-payments/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://aiachain.gitbook.io/aia-chain-pos-ai-and-financial-payments/how-aia-chain-works/aia-chain-token.md).

# AIA Chain Token

The AIA Chain token is the fundamental native asset of the ecosystem. Each token is a unique digital asset with the following functions:<br>

1. **Transaction and Data Storage**: Used for processing transactions and storing data within the system.
2. **Running Validation Nodes**: Participating in staking processes to run validation nodes as part of the network.
3. **Governance Participation**: Assisting in determining how network resources are allocated and guiding the future technical direction of the network.

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These functionalities enable economic coordination among all participants and facilitate new behaviors between applications at the network’s top layer.