> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.researchhub.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.researchhub.com/researchcoin/using-rsc.md).

# Using RSC

What you can do with ResearchCoin (RSC) on ResearchHub

RSC is the utility token that powers ResearchHub. It is how scientists are rewarded for their work and how the community funds research, recognizes contributions, and shapes the platform’s future.

#### ResearchHub Endowment

RSC holders can hold their tokens on ResearchHub and earn with the [ResearchHub Endowment](/researchhub/product-features/fund/researchhub-endowment.md), a long-term mechanism for funding science. The endowment provides a sustainable source of support for research, so contributions keep funding science over time instead of being spent once.

#### Fund research proposals

RSC is the most cost-effective way to fund research on ResearchHub. Funding a proposal with RSC carries lower fees (7% vs 9%+) compared to other USD payment options, so more of each contribution reaches the researchers doing the work.

#### Tip great content

Tip the author of a review or comment in RSC. Tipping lets the community reward valuable scientific contributions directly, with no intermediary deciding what deserves credit.

#### Governance

RSC holders have a say in how the ResearchHub protocol evolves. Holding RSC lets you participate in governance decisions on certain aspects of the protocol, so the people who use and build the platform help steer it.