> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.maple.finance/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.maple.finance/maple-for-token-holders/mpl-token.md).

# Introduction to SYRUP

## What is SYRUP?

#### **Maple Ecosystem: Unified by SYRUP Token**

At the core of Maple is the **SYRUP token**, which aligns stakeholders, drives governance, and incentivizes participation. SYRUP is the governance token of the Maple ecosystem and powers two complementary but distinct product lines:

1. **Maple Permissioned (Institutional)**: Connecting institutional capital to high-quality digital asset lending opportunities.
2. **Maple Open Access:** A permissionless DeFi protocol democratizing access to institutional-grade yield.

SYRUP empowers participants to shape Maple’s future while directly benefiting from its success. It captures value, incentivizes participation, and ensures that growth is shared across the entire ecosystem.

By staking SYRUP, participants can actively contribute to decision-making through governance while earning rewards, creating a dynamic and engaged community. This virtuous cycle of growth strengthens alignment, accelerates progress, and scales Maple’s influence.

Together, Maple Institutional and Syrup.fi create a unified financial product offering that bridges the gap between institutional-grade lending and decentralized access.

For more information, explore official Maple resources and trusted third-party data dashboards.

<https://maple.finance/>

<https://app.maple.finance/earn>

[CoinMarketCap](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/maple-finance/)

[CoinGecko](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/syrup)


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