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# 6.4 Three Major Economic Uses of ARK

In ARKLand, ARK is not only a governance token but also the economic fuel for the entire module society, with its uses divided into three categories:

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="140"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Usage Type</strong></td><td><strong>Description</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Staking Uses</td><td>Unlock model functions, participate in governance voting, activate reward multipliers</td></tr><tr><td>Payment Uses</td><td>Subscribe to modules, pay for usage counts, and purchase advanced module services</td></tr><tr><td>Incentive Uses</td><td>Provide small amounts of ARK as rewards to quality modules and contributors, creating a sustainable reinvestment cycle</td></tr></tbody></table>

This positions ARK as a multifaceted economic unit that serves functions of utility, exchange, and value feedback.