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# LEAP Token Utility

The LEAP token serves as the backbone of the Meta Leap ecosystem, enabling a variety of use cases that benefit both players and developers. Its primary utilities include:

#### Subscription Services

Players who play for free need to subscribe to increase the number of hours played, which count towards earning 'mining points':

* **Free account**: limited mining time and some other restrictions
* **Premium Account:** offers extended mining time and less  limitations. Multiple premium account options are available to cater to different users and their needs.
* Subscription is the primary method for players to use tokens within the system to mine additional tokens.

#### **In-Game Purchases**

* LEAP tokens can be used to purchase in-game assets at discounted rates compared to traditional methods, incentivizing token use.

#### **Competitive System**

LEAP tokens fuel competitive activities, providing players with exciting opportunities to earn rewards:

* **Tournaments:** Entry fees for skill-based events.
* **Leaderboards:** Players compete for exclusive trophies and rankings, motivating strategic gameplay.
* **Treasury Hunter:** PvP battles offering real-time rewards.
* **Special Events:** Limited-time tournaments with diverse earning strategies.

#### Other Services

* Other services also use $LEAP as a token for purchasing.