> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://resources.plancknetwork.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://resources.plancknetwork.com/web3/token-usdplanck/token-utilities.md).

# Token Utilities

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**GPU Staking** – Stake $PLANCK with GPUs to secure the network and earn rewards.

**Compute Payments** – Pay for GPU compute, inference, training, container execution, and orchestration.

**Resource Allocation** – Used for on-chain resource scheduling, load balancing, and autoscaling.

**Validator Incentives** – Validators earn $PLANCK for securing Planck chains.

**Co-Staking** – Users without GPUs can stake tokens with operators to share rewards.

**GPU Node Incentives** – GPU operators earn $PLANCK based on workload execution and uptime.

**Fee Releases** – Token holders can earn discounts on GPU Console and AI Studio services.

**Launchpad Access** – Access to early-stage AI chains and DePIN projects through staking.

**Security Bonding** – App-chains bond $PLANCK to inherit shared security from Planck₀.

**Discounted Services** – Lower costs for frequent users and enterprise clients paying in $PLANCK.

**Buyback Mechanism** – Planck treasury uses fiat revenue to buy back $PLANCK from the market.

**Ecosystem Grants** – Distributed to developers and L1 builders as part of growth initiatives.

**L1 Orchestration** – Facilitates trustless coordination and messaging between L1 chains.

**Cross-Chain Settlement** – Used for transaction and data settlement between Planck-connected chains.

**Token-Gated Features** – Unlock access to advanced AI Studio, GPU Console, and Planck chain functionalities.