# Cross Project Economics We want to give autonomy and separation to each project that is integrated into the Pixels Universe. ## Separate Economies Each project controls how its own currency is generated and burned. We will encourage projects to try to integrate their tokens into gameplay and loops as much as possible - as we believe that's the best way to strengthen their currencies. We will provide them with various tools if they choose to use them to both generate and burn more currency - but they are not required to use them, and they can retain full control as to how these currencies are used in-game. ## Linked by $PIXEL {% content-ref url="/pages/HQZuFwcLfwN3j2a3cIor" %} [$PIXEL](/economics/tokens/usdpixel.md) {% endcontent-ref %} The upgrades purchased by $PIXEL will be shared across the Pixels Universe and be able to be seen across all experiences within the Pixels Universe. This unlocks cross-game functionality for $PIXEL. The long-term distribution will likely be shared across the universe as well. The distribution of which will be determined through a DAO of stakeholders across the universe. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.pixels.xyz/the-platform/cross-project-economics.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.