---
title: "$XRD Token"
path: "/contents/tech/core-protocols/xrd-token"
version: "1.2.0"
author: "Hydrate"
createdAt: "2026-02-03T14:40:33.768Z"
updatedAt: "2026-03-16T18:21:00.805Z"
---

# $XRD Token

<Infobox>
| **Type** | Native Network Token |
| **Total Supply** | ~24 billion XRD |
| **Uses** | Staking, fees, governance, [DeFi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decentralized_finance) |
| **Emissions** | ~300M XRD/year to validators and stakers |
</Infobox>

## Overview

**$XRD** is the native token of the [Radix network](https://www.radixdlt.com). As a [native asset](/contents/tech/core-concepts/asset-oriented-programming), XRD is a first-class resource managed by the [Radix Engine](/contents/tech/core-protocols/radix-engine) — not a smart contract token.

### Utility

  - **Staking** — XRD is staked to [validators](/contents/tech/core-concepts/validator-nodes) to secure the network. Stakers receive [LSUs](/contents/tech/core-concepts/liquid-stake-units) representing their staked position.

  - **Transaction Fees** — All Radix transactions pay fees in XRD.

  - **[Network Emissions](/contents/tech/core-concepts/network-emissions)** — ~300M XRD per year is distributed to validators and stakers.

  - **[DeFi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decentralized_finance)** — XRD is the primary trading pair and collateral asset across Radix DeFi ([CaviarNine](/ecosystem/caviarnine), [Weft](/ecosystem/weft-finance), [Stabilis](/ecosystem/stabilis)).

### Economic Model

The [Radix economic model](/contents/tech/research/radix-economic-model) is designed for long-term sustainability: emissions incentivize staking and network security, while transaction fees create deflationary pressure as network usage grows.

## External Links

  - [Radix Economic Model](/contents/tech/research/radix-economic-model)

  - [Staking on Radix](/contents/tech/core-concepts/staking)

  - [How to Buy XRD](/contents/resources/how-to-buy-xrd)