#### What is Honey? Honey (HNY) is the community currency of 1Hive, a [decentralized autonomous organization](https://blog.coinbase.com/daos-social-networks-that-can-rewire-the-world-128b73732547) ([DAO](https://help.coinbase.com/en/coinbase/getting-started/crypto-education/glossary/decentralized-autonomous-organization--dao-)). It serves as a boundary within the 1Hive community, allowing holders, also known as keepers, to influence the direction of the organization. Honey holders can [stake](https://www.coinbase.com/learn/crypto-basics/what-is-staking) their HNY on proposals using Conviction Voting, a mechanism that determines how issuance is [distributed](https://help.coinbase.com/en/coinbase/getting-started/crypto-education/glossary/distributed). By supporting proposals that aim to increase the value of Honey, a positive feedback loop is created, driving growth and sustainability. This system allows everyone to participate and shape the direction of 1Hive, while preventing any single entity from taking control or ownership. #### How does Honey work? Honey operates within the 1Hive DAO, where it is issued and distributed. The DAO uses Conviction Voting to determine how the issuance of Honey is distributed. This system allows Honey holders to stake their HNY on proposals, influencing the direction of the DAO. The Conviction Voting mechanism aims to create a positive feedback loop by encouraging support for proposals that strive to increase the value of Honey. This approach fosters growth and sustainability within the 1Hive community. It's important to note that while everyone can participate and shape the direction of 1Hive, the system is designed to prevent any single entity from taking control or ownership. #### What are the potential use cases for Honey? Honey serves as a community currency within the 1Hive DAO, enabling holders to influence the direction of the organization. By [staking](https://help.coinbase.com/en/coinbase/trading-and-funding/staking-rewards/eth-2-0-staking) their HNY on proposals, holders can participate in the decision-making process, supporting initiatives that aim to increase the value of Honey. This mechanism fosters a sense of community and encourages active participation in the DAO. Additionally, Honey can be earned by participating in the 1Hive community on various platforms, registering and claiming Honey via the BrightId faucet, or by providing [liquidity](https://help.coinbase.com/en/coinbase/getting-started/crypto-education/glossary/liquidity-) on Honeyswap and depositing LP [tokens](https://www.coinbase.com/learn/crypto-basics/what-is-a-token) into the honeycomb. #### What is the history of Honey? Honey is the [digital currency](https://www.coinbase.com/learn/crypto-basics/what-is-cryptocurrency) of 1Hive, a DAO that aims to create an economic engine that can effectively and sustainably fund public goods. The concept of Honey is rooted in the idea of building an economy around a set of shared values within a distributed digital community. The issuance and distribution model for Honey is simple: each block new Honey is issued and accumulates into the Common Pool, and from there it is distributed using a proposal and staking process called conviction voting. This model allows anyone to submit a proposal requesting a portion of the Common Pool be allocated to a specific beneficiary. Honey holders can stake on the proposals to signal their support.