> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.wanchain.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.wanchain.org/introduction/what-is-the-wan-coin.md). # What is the WAN coin? The WAN coin is the native asset of the Wanchain L1 Blockchain. WAN coins enable several functions including regular transactions and smart contract interactions on the Wanchain L1 Blockchain. A small amount of WAN is burned alongside every transaction. WAN coin’s max supply is 210,000,000. WAN coins have utility beyond the Wanchain L1 Blockchain. For instance: * WAN coins can be staked to deploy Wanchain PoS Validator Nodes * WAN coins can be delegated to existing Wanchain PoS Validator Nodes * WAN coins can be staked to deploy Wanchain Bridge Nodes * WAN coins can be delegated to existing Wanchain Bridge Nodes * WAN coins serve as collateral to secure all cross-chain transactions * Fees collected from cross-chain transactions are converted to WAN coins --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## 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, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.wanchain.org/introduction/what-is-the-wan-coin.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. 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.