# What are tokens?

A token is the digital representation. There are many tokens. You can use tokens to represent the value of a platform, a service or an organization.

### Crypto Coin vs Token (Differences + Examples) by [@WhiteboardCryp](https://twitter.com/WhiteboardCryp1)

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### ⭐️ Extras

\*\*The Token Economy by \*\*[**@sherminvo**](https://twitter.com/sherminvo)

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