$TREE is a central utility token that drives serious DeFi infrastructure, it is not a fad currency.

Here’s what TREE really does:

➡️ Data Payments: When protocols use Treehouse's DOR reference rates, they pay fees in $TREE. Real usage. Real demand.

➡️ Staking for Accuracy: Panelists submitting rate data must stake $TREE or tAssets, meaning they have a stake in the game, no spam or guessing.

➡️ Reward System: Every time an "observation period" ends, accurate contributors are rewarded in $TREE. It’s large-scale proof of effort.

➡️ Governance Power: Own TREE and vote on key decisions, updates, and parameters.