# $LOOM

The $LOOM token is the native utility and governance asset of the Brainloom ecosystem. It powers decentralized coordination, access, agent monetization, and long-term network sustainability across AI agent creation, deployment, and interaction.

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### **Core Objectives of $LOOM**

* **Access Control**: Required to create, configure, and deploy AI agents via the Agent Studio.
* **Compute Credits**: Used to pay for compute cycles across Brainloom's hybrid compute network.
* **Marketplace Currency**: Medium of exchange in the Agent Marketplace for renting, buying, or accessing agents and tools.
* **Incentive Layer**: Rewards contributors, node operators, template creators, and governance participants.
* **Governance Utility**: Enables token holders to vote on critical protocol parameters, upgrades, and treasury decisions.

### **Use Cases of $LOOM**

1. **Agent Access** – Users pay $LOOM to access premium or gated agents via Agent Studio.
2. **Compute Power** – $LOOM fuels compute transactions within Brainloom’s hybrid network.
3. **Staking & Governance** – Holders can stake tokens to vote on protocol upgrades or compute node governance.
4. **Revenue Share** – Certain agent creators can opt in to share revenue in $LOOM for marketplace usage.
5. **Incentives & Bounties** – Contributors receive $LOOM for valuable activity (agent templates, research, node uptime, etc.).