Utility & Use Cases
RLX is designed to be a working token, not just a static asset. It sits at the center of how the Relix protocol runs, how value moves inside the ecosystem, and how long-term participants are rewarded for contributing to the network.
At a high level, RLX has three layers of utility:
Protocol-level utility – gas, staking, and core infrastructure
Financial & DeFi utility – liquidity, collateral, and yield strategies
Application & ecosystem utility – access, alignment, and incentives
Each of these is outlined below.
1. Protocol-level utility
Gas and execution
Every interaction with Relix consumes gas, and gas is paid in RLX:
Sending RLX between accounts
Deploying and upgrading smart contracts
Calling functions inside dApps (DeFi, gaming, NFT, tooling, and more)
This makes RLX the default “fuel” of the chain. As transaction volume grows, structural demand for RLX as a gas asset grows with it.
Staking and validator alignment
RLX is also the token that backs Proof of Stake:
Validators lock RLX to participate in block production and consensus.
Delegators (when enabled) can stake RLX behind validators they trust.
Rewards and penalties are calculated in RLX.
This links the security of the network directly to the value of RLX: the more stake backing honest validators, the harder it is to disrupt consensus.
Base denomination for fees and infrastructure
Infrastructure and services built around Relix can naturally quote prices and fees in RLX, for example:
Premium RPC or indexing tiers
On-chain services like name systems, registries, or identity layers
Protocol-level utilities that charge per operation
Using RLX as the billing unit keeps accounting simple for both users and operators.
2. DeFi & liquidity utility
Because Relix is fully EVM-compatible, RLX can be used in DeFi protocols the same way major L1 assets are used on other chains.
Base pair and routing asset
DEXes and liquidity protocols can use RLX as:
A primary base pair (e.g. RLX/USDT, RLX/USDC, RLX/major bridged assets)
A routing asset in multi-hop swaps, improving price discovery for long-tail tokens
This gives RLX structural importance in trading flows and helps concentrate liquidity around a single, well-understood asset.
Collateral and margin asset
Lending and derivatives platforms can accept RLX as:
Collateral for stablecoin borrowing
Margin for leveraged positions or structured products
A component of vaults, indexes, or yield strategies
In all these cases, RLX is not merely being held; it is actively deployed in strategies that support liquidity and market depth on Relix.
Yield and structured products
DeFi protocols can wrap RLX into:
Staking derivatives (representing staked RLX positions)
RLX-denominated index tokens or baskets
Vault strategies that combine staking rewards, trading fees, or other yield sources
As the ecosystem matures, these instruments allow holders to choose between simple holding, staking, and more sophisticated exposure.
3. Application-level utility
Individual projects building on Relix are free to design their own token models, but many will naturally integrate RLX into their logic.
Examples include:
dApp fees and premium tiers
Applications may choose to:
Charge small protocol fees in RLX for advanced features
Offer discounts or perks to users who pay fees or hold minimum RLX balances
Enable “one-click” RLX payments for in-app items, upgrades, or services
This lets projects align their own growth with RLX usage without forcing a separate fee token for every dApp.
Governance and signaling
RLX can act as a governance or meta-governance token where appropriate, for example:
Voting on protocol-level parameters (when governance is live)
Signaling support for upgrades, new features, or ecosystem spending
Participating in meta-governance where RLX holders help steer shared infrastructure, such as common DeFi primitives or ecosystem funds
Clear governance design is handled separately, but RLX provides the foundation for these mechanisms.
Access and reputation
In some contexts, RLX balances or staking positions can be used as a proxy for commitment:
Minimum RLX staked to access advanced validator tools or early test environments
RLX-based access tiers for developer programs or beta releases
Reputation systems that recognize long-term RLX stakers and ecosystem contributors
The intent is not to “paywall” Relix, but to let serious participants signal conviction using the native asset.
4. Ecosystem incentives & growth
RLX is also the common currency for incentive programs that grow the network:
Developer grants – funding teams that ship core infrastructure, DeFi primitives, or tooling on Relix
Liquidity incentives – temporary RLX rewards for pairs that are strategically important for the ecosystem
User campaigns & quests – rewarding testing, feedback, integrations, and educational activities
Because all of these draw from the fixed 21M supply, programs are designed to be:
Time-bounded – campaigns run for defined periods
Transparent – allocations and vesting are visible and auditable
Targeted – incentives are focused where they help build lasting usage, not just short-term speculation
5. Cross-network & strategic use
As Relix integrates with other ecosystems, RLX can appear beyond the native chain:
Wrapped RLX on other networks for cross-chain liquidity routes
Listings on centralized or decentralized venues that support Relix assets
Use as a bridge asset in cross-chain messaging or liquidity protocols
In each case, the goal is to extend the reach of RLX without breaking the core properties defined on Relix itself: capped supply, clear tokenomics, and a primary role in securing and powering the base chain.
6. Design principles for RLX utility
Across all these use cases, a few design rules guide how RLX is integrated:
Utility first – RLX should have real, repeatable uses (gas, staking, collateral, fees), not just a narrative.
No unnecessary complexity – where a simple mechanism works, it is preferred over exotic structures.
Alignment with network health – the most rewarding uses of RLX should be those that strengthen Relix: more security, more liquidity, more high-quality applications.
With these principles in place, RLX is positioned as more than a ticker symbol: it is the asset that connects protocol operation, economic activity, and long-term participation in the Relix ecosystem.
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