@Solayer
Decentralized Layer tokens are the core crypto assets that support the operation of the blockchain base layer (Layer 1) or expansion layer (Layer 2). They are not only a medium for value exchange within the network but also serve as the fuel and governance tokens that drive the entire decentralized ecosystem.
In Layer 1 (such as ETH for Ethereum, SOL for Solana), tokens are primarily used to pay transaction fees (Gas fees), incentivize miners or validators to maintain network security and consensus, and participate in on-chain governance for network upgrades. In Layer 2 (such as ARB for Arbitrum, OP for Optimism), tokens focus more on governance voting, determining the direction of protocol development, and are often used to incentivize users and builders to participate in the ecosystem, enhancing network activity and security.
The value of these tokens is rooted in the actual utility, security demand, and ecological prosperity of the networks they support. Through economic incentive mechanisms, they deeply bind the interests of users, builders, and maintainers to the long-term success of the network, making them a key element in building a trusted, efficient, and user-governed next-generation internet infrastructure.
