Amp ($AMP) is an ERC-20 token on Ethereum built to act as collateral for value transfer systems. By locking AMP in smart contracts, networks can guarantee payments immediately while underlying transactions settle later, reducing counterparty risk without requiring trust in intermediaries. This makes Amp infrastructure-focused rather than consumer-facing.
At its core, Amp introduces a flexible collateral model where tokens can be staked into distinct “partitions,” allowing the same asset to secure multiple applications simultaneously. This design lets developers build payment, lending, or transfer systems that rely on shared, on-chain collateral rather than bespoke guarantees or custodians.
Amp is best known for securing real-world payment networks like Flexa, where merchants receive immediate authorization while AMP absorbs settlement risk behind the scenes. The token’s utility is tightly coupled to usage as collateral, aligning its purpose with infrastructure reliability rather than speculation or governance theatrics.
