# About BIO, veBIO and BioXP

This section provides guides on the core assets of the Bio Protocol ecosystem.

## At a Glance

| Asset     | Type                   | How to Get                            | Primary Use                                              |
| --------- | ---------------------- | ------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| **BIO**   | Transferable Token     | Acquire from exchanges.               | Staking, participating in launches, paying for services. |
| **veBIO** | Non-Transferable Token | Stake `BIO` in the governance module. | Voting on protocol governance.                           |
| **BioXP** | Points System          | Stake assets, engage on social media. | Gaining access to project launch allocations.            |

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This section provides guides on how to obtain the core assets of the Bio Protocol ecosystem:

* [**$BIO**](https://docs.bio.xyz/bio/descientists/about-bio-assets/bio)**:** The primary token for transacting and participating in the ecosystem.
* [**veBIO**](https://docs.bio.xyz/bio/descientists/about-bio-assets/vebio)**:** The governance token for voting on proposals and shaping the future of the protocol.
* [**BioXP**](https://docs.bio.xyz/bio/descientists/about-bio-assets/bioxp)**:** The points system that rewards users for their contributions and activity within the ecosystem.

Learn more about each asset and how to acquire them in the respective subpages.

## Related Information

**Staking & Earning:**

* [**Staking & veBIO Overview**](https://docs.bio.xyz/bio/introduction/bio-protocol-v2/staking-and-vebio) - Complete staking system guide
* [**Staking BIO**](https://docs.bio.xyz/bio/introduction/bio-protocol-v2/staking-and-vebio/staking-bio) - How to stake BIO for veBIO and governance
* [**Staking Other Assets**](https://docs.bio.xyz/bio/introduction/bio-protocol-v2/staking-and-vebio/staking-other-assets) - Stake ecosystem tokens for BioXP
* [**BioXP Points System**](https://docs.bio.xyz/bio/introduction/bio-protocol-v2/staking-and-vebio/bioxp) - Detailed BioXP mechanics

**Using Your Tokens:**

* [**The Launcher**](https://docs.bio.xyz/bio/introduction/bio-protocol-v2/launcher) - How to use BIO and BioXP in launches
* [**Quickstart Guides**](https://docs.bio.xyz/bio/descientists/quickstart-guides) - Guide to participating in project launches