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# Token Utility and Use Cases

CRT tokens serve multiple essential functions within the ecosystem:

* **Contributor Rewards**: Writers, editors, and scenario participants earn CRT tokens based on their creative input and impact.
* **Revenue Sharing**: When content is monetized, revenue is distributed to contributors in CRT tokens.
* **Staking & Access**: Token holders can stake CRT for platform privileges, early access to premium projects, or curation rights.
* **Governance**: CRT holders can vote on key decisions, including content funding, feature proposals, and ecosystem upgrades.
* **Marketplace Transactions**: CRT is used for purchasing AI services, enhanced content generation tools, and collaboration slots.