U
Utility
Pay for services
ETH for gas
G
Governance
Vote on proposals
UNI, AAVE
S
Security
Represents ownership
Tokenized stock
S
Stablecoin
Pegged to fiat
USDC, DAI
Every blockchain project has an economic model built around its token. Understanding tokenomics — how tokens are created, distributed, and used — is essential for evaluating any Web3 project, whether you're a user, investor, or builder.