# M-Token M-Token serves as a bridge between Layer 1 assets and the Merlin Chain ecosystem, allowing users to stake assets on Layer 1 and receive equivalent M-Tokens on Layer 2. These tokens unlock opportunities for experiencing Merlin's ecosystem products and participating in various DeFi activities. This section will provide a comprehensive introduction to M-Token, covering the following parts: * What is M-Token? * Why we need M-Token? * How to Claim M-Token? * M-Token Contract Address * User Scenarios and Playbook * FAQ --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.merlinchain.io/merlin-docs/user-quick-start/how-to/m-token.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.