AT holders exercise decentralized governance, participating in votes on proposals for protocol upgrades, the addition of new data sources, adjustments to economic parameters, and the expansion of cross-chain compatibility. This mechanism distributes control over the network's evolution, fostering decisions aligned with the community and long-term sustainability.
The AT token is primarily used for staking by decentralized node operators, aligning economic incentives to maintain network accuracy and stability. Nodes that provide valid data receive rewards, while slashing mechanisms penalize inconsistent information, ensuring collective integrity in a model that combines mutual oversight with external community participation.