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JUNO is the native token of Juno, a decentralized, permissionless blockchain built using the Cosmos SDK and secured through Tendermint Consensus. Designed as a hub for interoperable applications, Juno enables developers and users to create and operate cross-chain applications across the broader Cosmos network. The platform is notable for being a pioneer in CosmWasm, a smart contract framework that allows contracts to be written in Rust and deployed across interconnected blockchains, supporting the development of secure inter-chain decentralized applications. The network operates as a proof-of-stake system in which delegators participate in on-chain governance, voting on proposals and protocol changes. All activity on the network is fueled by JUNO, which serves as the primary asset for transaction fees, staking, and governance participation. Juno launched its mainnet in October 2021, with CosmWasm smart contract functionality going live in December 2021. Positioned within the Cosmos Ecosystem and connected to networks such as Osmosis, Evmos, and Secret, JUNO functions as both a utility token and a governance instrument for a growing multi-chain development environment.