> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://digalabs.gitbook.io/whitepaper_eldarune/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://digalabs.gitbook.io/whitepaper_eldarune/game-economy-and-business-model/elda-token-introduction-utilities-and-token-metrics.md).

# ELDA Token Introduction, Utilities, and Token Metrics

**Introduction**

The ELDA token is the foundational asset of the Eldarune Game Studio’s multi-chain gaming ecosystem. Designed to improve the gaming experience and provide extensive utility, the ELDA token is pivotal in facilitating transactions, governance, and rewards within the Eldarune universe.<br>

**Token Metrics**

* Max Supply: 600,000,000
* Total Supply:  598,678,409
* Circulating Supply: [Link](https://api.digard.io/api/EldaToken/GetCirculatingSupply)
* Contract Address: [0xab2ed911BDbeA001FD3B29AdbC35d8a76E68aAe4](https://bscscan.com/token/0xab2ed911BDbeA001FD3B29AdbC35d8a76E68aAe4)
* Links:

Coingecko: <https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/eldarune>

CoinMarketCap: <https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/eldarune>

Bybit: <https://www.bybit.com/en-US/trade/spot/ELDA/USDT>

MEXC: <https://www.mexc.com/exchange/ELDA_USDT>

Pancakeswap: <https://pancakeswap.finance/swap?outputCurrency=0xab2ed911bdbea001fd3b29adbc35d8a76e68aae4&chainId=56><br>

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**Token Utilities**

ELDA token serves multiple purposes within the Eldarune ecosystem:

* Trading: Available on major cryptocurrency exchanges like ByBit, MEXC, and Pancakeswap, providing liquidity and accessibility.
* Staking: Players can stake ELDA tokens in dedicated pools to earn rewards, benefiting from ELDA Runes staking boosts. [Eldarune | Staking](https://staking-eldarune.digard.io/)
* DAO Governance: ELDA holders participate in the ELDA DAO, enabling decentralized governance and community-driven decision-making. [ELDA DAO](https://snapshot.org/#/elda-rune.eth)
* Store Purchases: Used to buy various in-game items such as NFTs, Oathstones, Autoplay Tickets, and Packs, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. [Store](https://app.digard.io/store)
* NFT Upgrades: Essential for upgrading in-game items, transforming them into more powerful assets. [Workshop](https://app.digard.io/my-wallet/workshop)
* Tournament and Competition Entries: Serves as entry tickets for tournaments and competitions across multiple games (WoE, HoE, Journey, Rush), encouraging active participation.