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# Network Participation & Chain Security
#### SEDA Tokens Utility For Main Chain Validation
SEDA Tokens serve a functional role in securing and maintaining the integrity of the SEDA Network. Token holders may support network security by participating in validation, either by running their own validator node or delegating their tokens to a professional node operator. Within the network, the proof-of-stake (PoS) mechanism is designed to promote active participation and honest behaviour to support network security and integrity. Network participants contribute to network stability and may receive incentives through mechanisms such as fee allocations and staking rewards based on network parameters.
#### Security Measures
The SEDA Chain and Overlay Network implement security measures consistent with leading layer one networks. These security mechanisms are facilitated through game theory, cryptography, strong backstops, and high configurability and computability.
#### Token Creation Via Cosmos SDK Network Inflation Parameters
Network inflation is a parameter inherent in the Cosmos SDK to develop the SEDA Chain. During the development phase of SEDA, the network inflation rate will be set to zero. Network inflation rates can be activated through a governance proposal before the launch of mainnet v1.0.
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