# 5.1 AIQ Token

**AIQ Token: Empowering Governance**

The AIQ token is the cornerstone of Optix AI's governance structure. AIQ tokens grant users the ability to influence the direction of the platform, propose and vote on changes, and participate in key decisions. AIQ token holders play a pivotal role in shaping the platform's future.

* **Utility:** AIQ tokens provide users with voting rights, enabling them to participate in decision-making processes within the Optix AI ecosystem.
* **Alignment of Interests:** The AIQ token aligns the interests of the community with the project's long-term success, fostering collaboration and shared responsibility.
* **Decentralized Governance:** Optix AI's governance structure operates on the principles of decentralization, ensuring that no single entity holds undue influence over platform decisions.
