# Overview

$MSK is the native utility token of the Musafir Network and serves several key purposes, including securing the network, facilitating governance, and incentivizing participation.

### **Token Utility**

1. **Dual Staking:**
   * Validators can stake $MSK alongside $ETH using EigenLayer, increasing their staking weightage.
   * $MSK holders can delegate tokens to Musafir validators, contributing to the network’s economic security and earning rewards.
2. **Governance:**
   * Staking $MSK allows users to participate in network governance, influencing critical decisions such as:
     * Rewards subsidy percentages
     * Fee adjustments
     * Chain expansions
3. **Gas Payments:**

   * Users can opt-in to pay gas fees in $MSK exclusively to get a discount.