# Governance

### Governance & Staking

To participate in governance, users must stake SPRK and receive **xSPRK**.

* You must hold **xSPRK** to be eligible to vote.
* This can be done either by:
  * Holding xSPRK directly, or
  * Allocating your xSPRK to earn rewards.

### SparkDEX DAO Governance

SparkDEX is building more than just a trading platform — it is creating a **community-owned financial network** with real decision-making power and continuously evolving benefits.

Through the **SparkDEX DAO**, SPRK holders gain governance rights, including:

* Fee structure adjustments
* Protocol upgrades
* Strategic partnerships
* New token listings and emissions

**Holding xSPRK means having a direct voice in the evolution of SparkDEX.**

#### Utilities for SPRK Token Holders

* **Perpetual Trading Discounts**\
  Earn fee rebates when trading perps as a SPRK holder.
* **Emissions Voting**\
  Influence which liquidity pools receive SPRK incentives.
* **Ecosystem Utility Expansion**\
  As SparkDEX integrates with other Flare-native protocols, SPRK will power new modules and DeFi primitives.


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