> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.pancakeswap.finance/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.pancakeswap.finance/archive/old-tokenomics.md). # Old Tokenomics ![](https://2908774936-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MHREX7DHcljbY5IkjgJ-1972196547%2Fuploads%2FL9VgFbkFDolbHZHFrQR7%2Ftokenomics-header.png?alt=media\&token=e0bb03b6-c8f1-4950-9e40-542903d692f5) * **Ticker:** CAKE * **Contract Address:** * **Chain:** BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) ## The basics CAKE is the delicious token that powers the PancakeSwap ecosystem. Earn CAKE from Farms and Syrup Pools, win it in the lottery, or [buy it on the exchange](/trade/pancakeswap-exchange.md), then explore its use cases: * Stake it in [Syrup Pools](/earn/cake-staking/syrup-pool.md) to earn free tokens * Use it in [Yield Farms](https://docs.pancakeswap.finance/earn/yield-farming) to earn more CAKE * Buy Lottery tickets in the [PancakeSwap Lottery](/play/lottery.md) * Participate in [IFO Token Sales](/earn/cakepad.md) * Create your Pancake Profile and mint NFTs * [Vote on proposals](/protocol/voting.md) relating to the PancakeSwap ecosystem But that's not all -- there's much more on the horizon for CAKE! ## In detail Check below to discover the nuts and bolts of how CAKE works. {% content-ref url="/pages/-MYdaygtfZalkAl6uyEt" %} [CAKE Tokenomics](/protocol/cake-tokenomics.md) {% endcontent-ref %} ### \*\*\*\* --- # 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 by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://docs.pancakeswap.finance/archive/old-tokenomics.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. 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.