What is a network token?
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A network token (also called a native token) is the base asset of a blockchain. Every chain has one: it is the token that validators accept as payment for processing transactions and that the protocol uses to incentivize consensus.
How it differs from other tokens
Most tokens on a chain — USDC, governance tokens, meme coins — are created by deploying smart contracts on top of the network. The network token, by contrast, exists at the protocol level. It does not have a contract address in the same sense; it is built into the chain itself.
This distinction matters when paying network costs: fees are always denominated in the native token, regardless of which token you are swapping or transferring.
On CenturionDEX
CTN is the native token of the Centurion Chain. Any interaction with the CenturionDEX Protocol — swapping, providing liquidity, or approving a token — requires a CTN balance sufficient to cover the transaction fee.
Why it matters in practice
If your wallet holds only ERC-20 tokens and no native token, you cannot submit any transaction — even a simple token transfer. Before trading, ensure you hold enough of the network token to cover at least a few transactions.