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# 3. Tokenomics

### **3.1 Introduction**

CREDA is the governance token issued by the CreDA protocol. It is a core element in promoting the development of the CreDA network. Based on the economic model of the protocol, all participants are incentivized to participate in the maintenance and development of the entire ecosystem through the community governance mechanism.