> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://mad-shapes.gitbook.io/cosmic-champs-whitepaper-1/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://mad-shapes.gitbook.io/cosmic-champs-whitepaper-1/cosmic-gold-cosg/cosg-utility.md).

# COSG Utility

Cosmic Gold is a governance token that allows its holders/users to have a say in the development of the project. Governance voting will begin by Q2 2025. COSG also has several other uses for its holders:

* Buying NFTs in the marketplace
* Staking to earn COSG
* COSG holder tiers
* Play-to-earn rewards
* In-game purchases (incl. tournament entry fees)
* Funding the creator economy and development of the ecosystem

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