# 5.2 Metarun Token ($MRUN)

$MRUN and OPAL(in-game currency) are the two central pillars that sustain the Metarun ecosystem. The $MRUN token uses Binance smart chain BEP-20 token standard, while OPAL is a stable virtual currency used within the game for various purposes. OPAL is pegged with USD in the ratio of 1:270 and can be exchanged with $MRUN using price oracles.

### **$MRUN Utility**

$MRUN is a utility token with numerous use-cases within the Metarun ecosystem. Listed below are some of the methods the token will be utilized in the Metarun environment:

1. $MRUN is a Metarun native token that can only be converted into in-game currency OPAL allowing $MRUN to become the direct beneficiary of OPAL utility.
2. $MRUN is required to \
   a. Upgrade characters \
   b. Upgrade abilities (active and passive) \
   c. Upgrade the last visual level of each skin
3. Upgraded characters inside the game need to be minted before selling to the secondary market with upgraded values. Upgraded NFTs required a small fee for buying/selling and minting. The fee will be in the $MRUN token.
4. NFTs and other in-game items can be bought at a discounted price if bought through $MRUN.
5. Metarun super NFT chest can only be bought through $MRUN. The chest will be exclusive and have one-time special rewards, currencies, artifacts, OPAL, etc.
6. $MRUN token holders have a multiplier effect on earning potential and additional rewards according to their amount of holdings. Such as \
   a. Special chests with rewards. \
   b. Increase the percentage earnings in PvP battles run.
7. Metarun users can engage in several staking and farming pools using $MRUN tokens. Each pool will have its reward percentage, incentivizing users to participate in farming $MRUN and rare NFTs.
8. Battle passes can only be bought through $MRUN tokens; additionally, special event and tournament tickets can be bought through $MRUN tokens.
9. $MRUN can be used to pass/skip the battle pass mission.
10. $MRUN is required \
    a. To make the team or clan \
    b. To play team rank matches
11. The team or clan can make the group bank, where players can hold the token to get the additional group rewards. Such as \
    a. Every week free event tickets. \
    b. Group league points bonus for the clan.
12. A fee in the $MRUN token is required to convert OPAL (in-game virtual currency ) to $MRUN; the fee will be in the $MRUN token.
13. Players can donate the $MRUN token to creators. Creator will get $MRUN as a reward.
14. $MRUN tokens are required for character leasing. And much more to come!

### **Metarun Economy FlowChart**

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