The MATIC token serves dual purposes: securing the network via staking and being used for the payment of transaction fees.
Fees
The MATIC token is used to pay fees for transactions taking place on 400+ Dapps running on Polygon
Staking
Validators and delegators secure the network by staking their MATIC in the staking contracts, which are used to achieve consensus and ensure the security of the network.
Where can you get MATIC?
MATIC is available on many of the leading centralized and decentralized exchanges around the world.
Listed below are some of the platforms where you can acquire MATIC:
