> 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/earning-rsc.md).

# Earning RSC

RSC is a utility token, meaning that it serves a specific function within the platform, giving holders the opportunity to participate in governance, access specific features, or use the tokens to support the work of other scientists and users on the platform.

On ResearchHub, people earn RSC by:

* **Submitting proposals** to receive funding
* **Commenting** on and discussing scientific research
* **Peer-reviewing** scientific papers
* **Receiving** RSC tips from other users
* **Developing** open-source features