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PICA Use Cases

PICA is the native token of Picasso, powering the cross-ecosystem IBC and Restaking Hub. It is positioned to be the network and native token for cross-ecosystem-IBC transfer activity. The vision is serve as the infrastructure network for cross-chain interaction and execution on MANTIS to abstract the UX of having to individually navigate between dApps and chains in a secure manner.

A concerted effort has been made to ensure that the PICA token holds as much utility as possible by incorporating various value accrual methods and governance features.

What is $PICA used for?​

Governance​

In pursuit of a trustless and interoperable vision, PICA plays a crucial role, as governance on Picasso.

Validator staking​

PICA is used to secure Picasso, a Cosmos SDK L1 blockchain. It also used as a native token on Picasso Kusama. This is the first instance of a token being utilized for validation within both the Kusama and Cosmos ecosystems and highlights the critical role PICA plays within cross-ecosystem communication.

Bridging Fees Distribution​

A percentage of the bridging fees generated by each new IBC connection involving Picasso will be allocated to stakers of PICA on Picasso. At present, stakers receive rewards from the Polkadot-Cosmos IBC connection.

With the introduction of Solana and Ethereum IBC connections in Q1 of 2024, 20% of the bridging fees from these connections will be distributed to PICA stakers.

AVS Payment Distribution​

The Generalized Restaking Layer will secure the launches and activity of various Actively Validated Services (AVS) enhancing revenue generation for PICA stakers. A portion of the revenue, specifically 20%, will be directed towards PICA stakers. The initial AVS to be launched will be the Guest blockchain on Solana, which facilitates the Solana IBC connection.

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Follow this guide for staking PICA on Picasso to take part in governance and earn rewards through various protocol revenue streams.

Where is PICA available?​

The PICA token is available on: