> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://sidekick-protocol.gitbook.io/sidekick/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://sidekick-protocol.gitbook.io/sidekick/sidekick-protocol/introducing-usdk.md).

# Introducing $K

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**$K is the native utility and governance token of Sidekick, driving real-time engagement, creator monetization, and community participation across the platform.** It enables seamless value exchange between streamers, viewers, and partners—fueling everything from livestream gifting and staking to premium access, rewards, and decentralized governance.

Built around the vision of **“LiveFi: Attention as an Asset,”** Sidekick transforms traditional livestreaming into an onchain economy—where participation is rewarded, creators own their impact, and communities help shape the future. $K is what makes this ecosystem thrive.