Governance Token vs Security Token
Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.
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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A security token is a blockchain-based digital asset that represents ownership of a real-world investment such as equity, debt, or real estate, subject to securities regulations.
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