Backpack Exchange Wants to Turn Token Stakers Into Owners
Backpack Exchange signals its upcoming token will let stakers earn equity in the company — a first-of-its-kind model in crypto exchanges.
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Backpack Exchange signals its upcoming token will let stakers earn equity in the company — a first-of-its-kind model in crypto exchanges.
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