# The ASTO Token

![How the ASTO Token is Used](https://1895566173-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-Mc67uvPlzy8x12mYYZG%2F-McNOSeCIt5Zpf54rqGW%2F-McNPAbBNb-LR5OElc0C%2FASM%20Tokenomics%207.png?alt=media\&token=5c3f0039-b72c-4cee-9499-6f169aca10a3)

## **ASTO**

ASTO is a governance token for the ASM ecosystem. It's primary use is to enable the DAO to manage and grow the ASM ecosystem over time. See [The ASM DAO](https://whitepaper.alteredstatemachine.xyz/token-and-dao/the-asm-dao) for more information. It can also have transactional uses within the ecosystem, including accessing the network.

### Use Cases

*ASTO's **use cases** are:*

* Governance (creating proposals for, and voting in the ASM DAO)
* AI Agent Training 
* Minting Agent NFTs within ASM universe world
* Minting Agent NFTs within non-ASM universe worlds
* Powerups, instant improvements, items and skins

## **Earning ASTO**

**ASTO holders** will be able to earn rewards for using their tokens, and for participating in activities in the protocol and games. 

**Agent Owners** and World Creators (app developers) will be able to earn rewards for using and  growing the ASM ecosystem. These rewards come from the Play-to-Earn pool.

## **Total Supply**

The total $ASTO supply will be 2,384,000,000.