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Request (REQ) is the utility token that powers the Request Network, an Ethereum-based payment system launched in 2017. Instead of routing transactions through intermediaries, the network lets you create and send payment requests directly—cutting costs and removing unnecessary friction. You define the recipient address, amount, and payment terms. That transforms a simple payment request into a formal invoice. Once set up, you share it with your counterparty to settle. The protocol works across all global currencies and documents every transaction on-chain, creating a permanent record. REQ holders secure the network and ensure its stability. If you're moving money internationally or need transparent, self-custodial payment infrastructure without middlemen taking a cut, Request offers a straightforward alternative to traditional payment rails.