> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://nucleus-ai.gitbook.io/whitepaper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://nucleus-ai.gitbook.io/whitepaper/launchpad/5.-the-nucleus-ai-launchpad/5.5-role-of-usdnuai.md).

# 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.