# $BLOCK Token

[**$BLOCK** ](https://docs.blockprotocol.gg/blockgames/usdblock-tokenomics/usdblock-token)is an ERC-20 token on the Ethereum chain and the native token of the BlockGames ecosystem. [**$BLOCK**](https://docs.blockprotocol.gg/blockgames/usdblock-tokenomics/usdblock-token) serves as the primary payment, payout, and reward mechanism for seamless value exchange between all stakeholders.

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### **Key Stakeholders**

* **Game Publishers**: Pay $BLOCK for user acquisition campaigns through [**Target Dashboard**](https://docs.blockprotocol.gg/blockgames/blockprotocol-network/publishing-ecosystem/target-dashboard). Fiat payments are also supported (converted to $BLOCK at the market rate).
* **UA Channels**: Receive $BLOCK as compensation for running user acquisition campaigns.
* **Players**: Earn $BLOCK as a reward for sharing data and engaging with the [**BlockGames Protocol**](https://docs.blockprotocol.gg/blockgames/blockprotocol-network/blockgames-protocol).

### Other Stakeholders

* **Node Operators**: Earn $BLOCK for maintaining nodes, ensuring the security and consistency of the network.
* **Stakers**: Are rewarded in $BLOCK for locking up their tokens, receiving a share of revenue collected by the BlockGames Treasury.
* **BlockGames Treasury**: Collects a small percentage of $BLOCK for maintaining the [**BlockGames Protocol**](https://docs.blockprotocol.gg/blockgames/blockprotocol-network/blockgames-protocol).