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Blockchainnative-token

Native Token

The base cryptocurrency of a blockchain network that is used to pay transaction fees, participate in consensus (staking), and compensate validators for securing the network. Native tokens are protocol-level assets — not created by smart contracts — and their issuance is governed by the blockchain's monetary policy. Examples: SOL (Solana), ETH (Ethereum), BTC (Bitcoin).

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