# What Is Axion?

## The basics

Axion offers unique blockchain-powered time-locked (stakes) that earn investors an 8% interest plus additional rewards. Axion allows anyone to earn on their holdings via time-locked deposits on the blockchain with the [$AXN token](https://www.dextools.io/app/en/polygon/pair-explorer/0x81a3f6a138f0b12ecbdce4583972a6ca57514dbd).

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**Shares** in the Axion ecosystem are the most valuable asset, as they determine the payouts drawn from reward pools. Shares are earned by staking $AXN, which, in turn, earns token holders liquid rewards while simultaneously earning interest on their principal amount of staked $AXN.

Our innovative reward-producing mechanisms provide token holders with rewards in Bitcoin (which is immediately available as the rewards are earned). At the same time, their staked $AXN accrues interest upon its principal for the users’ desired period of time, based on their stake length.

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[Security Measures](/basics/what-is-axion/security-measures.md)
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Trust and transparency in the Axion network are based on mathematical principles, blockchain technology, and smart contracts on the Polygon network. Additionally, our highly experienced team and cooperative community members offer unparalleled support to ensure a simplified, safe, and secure process for understanding and participating on our decentralized platform.


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