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GMX is the native token of the GMX protocol, a decentralized perpetual futures and spot trading platform. It is deployed on both Arbitrum and Avalanche, offering users low-slippage trading experiences. A core feature of the GMX protocol is its unique multi-asset liquidity pool model, which underpins its trading functionalities.

Liquidity providers play a crucial role in the GMX ecosystem by contributing assets to these liquidity pools. In return for their contributions, they are able to earn trading fees generated by the platform. This mechanism incentivizes participation and ensures sufficient liquidity for traders.

The GMX token itself serves multiple purposes within the protocol. Holders can stake GMX to earn a share of the protocol's revenue, which aligns their interests with the platform's success. Additionally, GMX holders are granted governance rights, allowing them to participate in important decisions regarding the protocol's future development and parameters. This dual utility of revenue sharing and governance makes GMX a central component of the decentralized derivatives landscape.