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# Houston Token

### Summary

**Houston Token(Ticker: HOU)** is the native token in the ecosystem of HoustonSwap. The total supply of **HOU** is 1,000,000,000.

By staking HOU, **Houstonauts** are able to obtain **veHOUSTON** to further participate in the governance and shape the future of HoustonSwap. You can also enjoy exclusive benefits and privileges provided by HoustonSwap.

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### **Utilities of $HOU**

* Participate in project launchpads on Aptos
* Stake to earn other project tokens
* Join Houston’s governance to reallocate boosting resources
* Access our exclusive automated strategies
* Unlock the features of special offer of lending and borrowing
* NFT Airdrop

### Emission and Vesting Schedule

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<figure><img src="/files/gGBfIcVWvNGAH32cqcCq" alt=""><figcaption><p>Updated at 3 Nov 2022</p></figcaption></figure>