> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://elementalapesofficial.gitbook.io/elementalapes-whitepaper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://elementalapesofficial.gitbook.io/elementalapes-whitepaper/usdelm-tokenomics/usdelm-token.md).

# $ELM TOKEN

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**$ELM** is our ESDT token built on the Elrond blockchain for the ElementalApes Planet.

$ELM main goals are: 

1. Being Listed in the Maiar Exchange
2. Reward players for interacting with ElementalApes Planet
3. Create a real Ecosystem in which you can trade your Apes, items and Potions thanks to $ELM
4. Staking System to incentivize People to Hold their Tokens, other than trading them.
5. Decentralize the ownership and governance of ElementalApes

$ELM will have several Utilities which will be explained in the following paragraphs.