> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.bonzo.finance/bonzo-finance-litepaper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.bonzo.finance/bonzo-finance-litepaper/usdbonzo-token/usdbonzo-utility.md).

# $BONZO Utility

The Bonzo Finance protocol’s native $BONZO token possess, but is not limited to, the following utility:

<table><thead><tr><th width="187">Utility</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>DAO Governance</strong></td><td>The Bonzo Finance DAO, set to launch in 2025, will provide $BONZO token holders with the ability to both write proposals and vote on features, updates, and changes to the Bonzo Finance protocol. The Bonzo Finance DAO ensures decentralization of the Bonzo Finance protocol and offers utility to $BONZO token holders.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Single-Sided Staking</strong></td><td>Bonzo Finance offers single-sided staking for $BONZO token holders to receive an APY reward as a form of utility. On a long-term timeline, a portion of protocol fees will be utilized to continue rewarding users who participate in this activity.</td></tr></tbody></table>