> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://whitepaper.starmech.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://whitepaper.starmech.io/v.-tokenomics/usdndsta-utilities-and-use-case.md). # $ndSTA Utilities & Use Case $ndSTA will be awarded to the “commanders” when purchasing a Star Node $ndSTA can be convert to $STA with ratio 1:1. $ndSTA is non-transferable, it cannot be transferred from one address to another. Staking: The annual percentage yield (APY) is the real rate of return earned on $ndSTA investment with a high interest rate.