Exchange Token vs Platform Token

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Exchange Token
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An exchange token is a cryptocurrency issued by a trading platform that grants holders fee discounts, profit-sharing, or other benefits exclusive to that exchange's ecosystem.

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Platform Token
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A platform token is the native cryptocurrency of a blockchain network, used to pay transaction fees, incentivize validators, and power all activity that runs on that specific blockchain.

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