> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.garden.finance/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Tokenomics

> SEED is the utility token of Garden, designed to facilitate participation in the Garden protocol

The SEED token launched on [January 18th, 2024](https://etherscan.io/tx/0x02446e6d65cef97f2a172382179c035bf5cd5738dfc1ba3c01c7f8a8439ec00d). It empowers holders to actively shape the Garden ecosystem:

> [card] [Staking](https://docs.garden.finance/docs/home/fundamentals/core-concepts/stakers.md)
>
> Stake SEED to participate in protocol governance and earn revenue.

> [card] [Solving](https://docs.garden.finance/docs/home/fundamentals/core-concepts/solvers.md)
>
> Staking 210,000 SEED tokens grants eligibility to become a solver.

> [card] [Governance](https://docs.garden.finance/docs/home/governance.md)
>
> Participate in protocol decision-making, or have a say in selecting community incentive programs and treasury allocation.

> [card] [Gardener Pass](https://docs.garden.finance/docs/home/governance/gardener-pass.md)
>
> Burn 21,000 SEED to mint a Gardener Pass, unlocking early access to new features, exclusive contests, and other benefits.

## Contract addresses

| Chain | Address |
| - | - |
| Ethereum | [`0x5eed99d066a8CaF10f3E4327c1b3D8b673485eED`](https://etherscan.io/address/0x5eed99d066a8CaF10f3E4327c1b3D8b673485eED) |
| Arbitrum | [`0x86f65121804D2Cdbef79F9f072D4e0c2eEbABC08`](https://arbiscan.io/address/0x86f65121804D2Cdbef79F9f072D4e0c2eEbABC08) |


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