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# Token Utility

### Payment commissions

In addition to the main payment methods, participants have the opportunity to pay the commission with BAFEX tokens, receiving a significant discount (5-50% depending on the model).

This mechanism assumes an increase in demand for the token among active users and sellers.

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### Staking Rewards (APR)

The yield depends on the locking period (Hard Lock/Soft Lock). Stakers receive a portion of the fees generated in the ecosystem and/or payments from a specially designated pool (15% of tokens).

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### Security deposit for sellers

Sellers are required to hold a certain amount of BAFEX tokens in Hard Lock to be eligible to enter the marketplace.

Increasing the deposit reduces the commission and opens up additional privileges (up to VIP status).

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### Management (DAO)

Token holders can participate in decision-making on issues of platform development, changes in the commission structure, staking regulation, etc.

Voting rights and initiative rights depend on the amount of BAFEX in the wallet, incentivizing long-term holding.