TFUEL Theta Fuel Rank #386

Theta Fuel, represented by the ticker TFUEL, is the operational utility token of the Theta protocol, functioning as the native "gas" that powers on-chain activity on the Theta blockchain. It is used to compensate relayers who share and relay video streams across the network, as well as to pay for deploying and interacting with smart contracts. In this role, TFUEL operates similarly to gas on other programmable blockchains, providing the resource layer required to execute transactions and decentralized applications. Beyond its video delivery focus, TFUEL supports a broader smart contract platform, enabling developers to build decentralized applications that leverage Theta's infrastructure. The protocol itself uses a Proof of Stake consensus mechanism, and TFUEL is deeply integrated into that design. The project is also associated with decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN), reflecting its use of distributed nodes to deliver real-world services, and has drawn attention for incorporating artificial intelligence-related initiatives within its expanding ecosystem. Theta Fuel is developed by a U.S.-based team, positioning it within the American blockchain sector.