# Why we need M-Token? ## **「Atypical」 Staking** Traditionally, the staking arena implies locking assets to allow participants to "sit back and enjoy." However, for Merlin Chain, still in its early stages, the traditional staking model can deplete participants' assets. Once all assets are "locked up" in the staking pool, participants find it challenging to experience applications or participate in alpha version testing within the Merlin Eco. Therefore, Merlin chooses to release M-Tokens, providing liquidity to stakers through a one-to-one staking certificate, necessary for experiencing ecosystem products. --- # 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/why-we-need-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.