# $EPIC Token Flows

$EPIC is the utility token of the EpicApes ecosystem, serving as the core currency across all products and features. With a capped total supply of 1 billion tokens, $EPIC is designed to fuel transactions, rewards, and interactions within the ecosystem. 

$EPIC has implemented a deflationary mechanism to ensure continuous demand and drive the token’s long-term value, making it a scarce and valuable asset for players, holders, and investors.

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### $EPIC Token Flows

<table><thead><tr><th width="149.6666259765625">Use case</th><th>Operation</th><th width="476.3333740234375">Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Airdrop</td><td><mark style="color:green;"><code>MINT</code></mark></td><td>$EPIC is distributed as part of airdrop events, offering players an opportunity to receive tokens based on their in-game activities and achievements. </td></tr><tr><td>NFT Staking</td><td><mark style="color:green;"><code>MINT</code></mark></td><td>$EPIC is earned as passive income by staking EpicApes NFTs. Staking rewards holders with $EPIC tokens, incentivizing engagement and long-term participation in the ecosystem.</td></tr><tr><td>Sale</td><td><mark style="color:green;"><code>MINT</code></mark></td><td>$EPIC is purchased during the official token sale, providing an initial distribution and allowing early investors and supporters to acquire tokens.</td></tr><tr><td>NFT Mint</td><td><mark style="color:red;"><code>BURN</code></mark></td><td>$EPIC is used as a payment to mint new NFTs in the EpicApes collection, offering a way to purchase and mint exclusive in-game assets.</td></tr><tr><td>In-Game Shop</td><td><mark style="color:red;"><code>BURN</code></mark></td><td>Players use $EPIC to purchase items in the in-game store, such as cosmetics, boosts, and other essential upgrades, providing further utility for the token.</td></tr><tr><td>Expeditions</td><td><mark style="color:red;"><code>BURN</code></mark></td><td>$EPIC is used as a fee to send NFTs on expeditions. Players spend $EPIC to engage in exploration and resource gathering, with the token acting as a cost for each expedition.</td></tr><tr><td>Crafting</td><td><mark style="color:red;"><code>BURN</code></mark></td><td>$EPIC is required as a fee to craft items, such as new traits or enhancements, adding value to the crafting process and ensuring the token's role in the economy.</td></tr><tr><td>NFT Customization</td><td><mark style="color:red;"><code>BURN</code></mark></td><td>$EPIC is used to upgrade and customize EpicApes NFTs, allowing players to enhance their characters’ appearance or attributes, and increasing the value of their NFTs</td></tr><tr><td>Seasons</td><td><mark style="color:red;"><code>BURN</code></mark></td><td>$EPIC is used to purchase the premium season pass, giving players access to exclusive seasonal content, rewards, and features. The token acts as a payment for participating in these seasonal events.</td></tr><tr><td>In-Game Advertising</td><td><mark style="color:red;"><code>BURN</code></mark></td><td>Brands or other gaming companies could advertise within EpicApes' ecosystem, using $EPIC to purchase ad space or promotional materials in-game, on the platform, or during events.</td></tr></tbody></table>