DeFi Protocol Token vs Governance Token

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DeFi Protocol Token
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A DeFi protocol token is a cryptocurrency issued by a decentralized finance application that grants holders governance rights, fee revenue sharing, or other protocol-specific privileges.

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Governance Token
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A governance token is a cryptocurrency that grants holders voting rights over a decentralized protocol's decisions, enabling community-driven control without centralized management.

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