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Gas Token Utility

Definition

Gas token utility refers to the function of a token used to pay for transaction fees on a blockchain network. These tokens, often called gas, are consumed to compensate network validators or miners for processing and verifying transactions and executing smart contract operations. Their utility is fundamental to the economic model of many blockchain platforms, preventing network spam and allocating computational resources efficiently. The amount of gas required for an operation typically correlates with its complexity and computational demands.