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origin-protocol
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Coin Overview
OGN
Token
1.41 Billion
Governance & value accrual
Oct. 2, 2018
Origin Token
Origin Token (OGN) is the governance and value-share token for the Origin Protocol platform. The Origin Protocol powers the tools that developers use to create DeFi apps and NFTs. Holders can stake OGN to earn protocol revenue and vote on updates.
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Technology & Use Case
OGN empowers the Origin ecosystem through value-sharing and voting. Holders stake their tokens for xOGN and earn a share of protocol revenue. Staking also unlocks governance rights, so users can vote on proposals such as fee structures, product strategies, or new financial tools.
Origins & Team
Origin Protocol was founded in 2017 by Mathew Liu (formerly of YouTube) and Josh Fraser (serial entrepreneur from firms like Walmart Labs). The platform’s native token, OGN, launched via an ICO and token drive from late 2017 into 2018, raising capital from investors—including Blockchain.com, Pantera Labs, and YouTube co-founder Steve Chen.
Ecosystem & Partnerships
OGN’s ecosystem includes Origin Story (an NFT marketplace), Origin Dollar (OUSD) — a yield-generating stablecoin — and Origin Ether (OETH), a liquid staking token. Recent developments include a major DAO-led buyback program, where over $3 million has been allocated to repurchasing OGN and increasing staking rewards—pushing yields near 40% and reinforcing token value.
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