TORN Token
TORN is the governance token for Tornado Cash Official, used to manage the protocol through a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO). This page explains its purpose, usage, and role in the ecosystem.
What is TORN?
TORN is an ERC-20 token on Ethereum that empowers holders to propose and vote on protocol upgrades, parameter changes, and other governance decisions. It aligns incentives between users and the protocol’s long-term privacy goals.
Key Functions
- Governance: TORN holders participate in the DAO, voting on proposals like pool configurations or relayer policies.
- Staking: Users can stake TORN to earn rewards and secure the protocol. See Staking for details.
- Incentives: TORN may be distributed to contributors or users via anonymity mining.
How to Get TORN
TORN can be acquired through:
- Decentralized Exchanges: Purchase TORN on platforms like Uniswap or SushiSwap.
- Protocol Rewards: Earn TORN through staking or anonymity mining.
- Community Contributions: Receive TORN for contributing code or reporting bugs via Bug Bounty.
Warning: Only purchase TORN from verified exchanges and verify contract addresses to avoid scams. Official resources are on GitHub.
Governance Participation
To participate in governance:
- Hold TORN in a compatible wallet (e.g., MetaMask).
- Visit the governance portal (linked via Governance) to submit or vote on proposals.
- Join community discussions on Telegram to stay informed.
Further Reading
Explore related topics:
- Governance for DAO mechanics.
- Staking for TORN reward details.
- FAQ for common questions.