# $VOLA Overview

**$VOLA is the native token of Vola Network.**

$VOLA is the economic foundation that connects every participant in the ecosystem:

* users pay with it,
* node operators stake it, and
* holders use it to shape the network's future through governance.

Unlike tokens designed primarily for speculation, $VOLA is built around real utility.

Every core function of the network: storing a file, running a node, delegating stake, voting on a proposal, involves $VOLA.

**Its value is tied directly to the demand for decentralized cloud infrastructure.**

#### Key Facts

<table><thead><tr><th width="228.4444580078125">Parameter</th><th>Details</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Ticker</strong></td><td>$VOLA</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Total Supply</strong></td><td>1,000,000,000 (1 Billion)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Network</strong></td><td>Vola Network (Substrate-based)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Primary Uses</strong></td><td>Payments, Staking, Governance</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Full Tokenomics

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For a detailed breakdown of token allocation, emission schedule, vesting periods, and the full distribution model, refer to the Tokenomics section in Vola Whitepaper:

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### Getting $VOLA (Testnet)

**During the public testnet, $VOLA is available through the Vola Faucet. Test tokens can be loaded onto your account to cover node registration fees, staking requirements, and transaction costs.**

*Testnet tokens have no real value. They exist purely to allow participants to test node setup, delegation, and storage interactions before mainnet launch.*
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