> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://azen-protocol.gitbook.io/azen-gitbook/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://azen-protocol.gitbook.io/azen-gitbook/poc-tokenomics/usdazen-utility.md).

# $AZEN Utility

$aZen Token Economics is built surrounding these utility pillars:

* **Payments** access computational resources, applications and services using $aZen
* **Staking** network stability through Proof of Stake (PoS)
* **Earning** Proof of Contributions (PoC) rewards for supplying computational resources and community engagement.
* **Governance** voting for decentralised decision-making over the future of aZen.