# Who are the participants in the protocol?

The protocol interacts with the following categories of participants:

* **Users:** The primary beneficiaries who utilize the services of the protocol.
* **Token holders:** Control the Dextra DAO and have rights to fee rewards.
* **Contributors:** Benefit through experience and remuneration by providing interesting and profitable work.

These groups of participants often overlap, reflecting the Dextra community as a whole. External partners, such as exchanges and infrastructure partners, are also interested in the success of Dextra.