# 5.5 Role of $NUAI The $NUAI token is not just a governance tool — it is the **lifeblood of the launchpad**. Its key roles include: * **DAO Voting Power** – Used to approve or reject launchpad submissions * **Utility Access** – Required for builders to unlock premium tools, deploy contracts, or mint assets * **Transaction Tax Mechanism** – 5% buy/sell tax funds growth, liquidity, and marketing * **Shill Tax Campaigns** – 1% of all trades fund visibility boosts for launched projects Holders are not passive investors — they are active participants who shape which ideas get built, funded, and featured. In short, $NUAI is the **engine** that fuels a launchpad focused on real value—not hype. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://nucleus-ai.gitbook.io/whitepaper/launchpad/5.-the-nucleus-ai-launchpad/5.5-role-of-usdnuai.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.