The @Hemi token is the native currency of the Hemi modular network, a Layer-2 blockchain that merges Bitcoin and Ethereum to enable greater scalability, security, and interoperability. #HEMI is used for network governance, staking to secure the network and earn rewards, and paying gas fees for transactions, smart contract deployment, and cross-chain transfers via Tunnels. The $HEMI i protocol features a Hemi Virtual Machine (hVM) that integrates a Bitcoin node into the EVM, allowing developers to create applications that bridge the two ecosystems.