> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://messier.gitbook.io/catalogue-de-messier/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://messier.gitbook.io/catalogue-de-messier/messier-objects-nfts/utility.md).

# Utility

How does the NFT work?

* ## Utility

  Messier Objects is a collection of **only 110 utility NFTs**, one for each object in Charles Messier's catalogue. Each Object carries permanently staked tokens and unlocks benefits across the whole Messier ecosystem.

  ### What every Messier Object unlocks

  | Utility                                  | What it means                                                                                                                                                                                 |
  | ---------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
  | **Additional staking rewards**           | A share of the 12.13% distribution (Pool 1, MTT) **plus** the exclusive 0.87% distribution (Pool 2, MOTT) after every successful DAO investment. The MOTT pool is shared by only 110 holders. |
  | **Exclusive Supernova rewards**          | A dedicated 0.87% share of both Supernova distributions (alt tokens and ETH).                                                                                                                 |
  | **Permanent Dark Listed status**         | Objects are always staked, so they never lose Dark Listed status, even when wallet status resets after a Supernova.                                                                           |
  | **Discounts on AI GPU Node rentals**     | Reduced costs on Messier GPU Nodes.                                                                                                                                                           |
  | **0% platform fees on the P2P Exchange** | Messier Object owners are exempt from the 1% platform fee on the P2P Exchange.                                                                                                                |

  ### How it works

  * When a Messier Object was first auctioned, a smart contract exchanged the winning M87 bid for equal amounts of two staking token types.
  * **The original M87 was sent to the burn address**, permanently removing it from circulation. The auction burned about 11.5% of the total M87 supply (see Buyback & Burn).
  * The two staking token types are wrapped in an immutable smart contract and **bound to the NFT permanently**:
    * **MTT** earns yield from **Pool 1**, which all M87 stakers share.
    * **MOTT** earns yield from **Pool 2**, which only Messier Objects holders share.
  * Messier Objects have their own dashboard in the Virgo interface.

  ### Buying and selling Objects

  * Holders can auction their Objects for **ETH** on the [NFT bidding platform](https://virgo.messier.app/nfts). There, you can track live auctions, view recent sales, see the staking tokens attached to each Object, and bid in ETH.
  * Every resale carries a **4% resale fee**, paid directly to the VirgoDAO treasury. It funds new investments, staker rewards and the M87 buyback & burn.
  * Objects can only be sold for ETH.

  **NFT contract:** [0xb611cd7d6Fed3AeeDf17192E78030E3c06DDD8fc](https://etherscan.io/token/0xb611cd7d6fed3aeedf17192e78030e3c06ddd8fc) (110 tokens)