# DMEDI Token Utility

The native token of the DeMedic ecosystem, $DMEDI, is the cornerstone of data exchange and platform activity. It provides real, tangible utility through:

* **Compensation for data sharing**\
  Patients receive $DMEDI tokens when their data is used by verified researchers, institutions, or studies.
* **Access to premium health tools**\
  Token holders can unlock services such as AI-powered diagnostics, personalized reports, health coaching, and wellness analytics.
* **Community-powered research funding**\
  Supporters can donate or invest $DMEDI into research campaigns they believe in, aligning incentives across the network.
* **Marketplace liquidity and exchange**\
  $DMEDI is tradable within the open crypto economy, giving users autonomy over their rewards.
