# Utility and Perks

### Utility

Orbital Apes allows holders to participate in our entire ecosystem and earn rewards through utility.

#### Orbit NFT Marketplace

Orbit is an open marketplace for trading all NFT collections in Evmos. Orbital Apes holders earn 20% of all platform fees generated in Orbit

More information on Orbit Marketplace rewards [here](https://docs.orbitalapes.com/orbit-marketplace/rewards)

#### Orbital Apes Validator 

The orbital apes validator is used to help secure the Evmos network, 50% of all validator commissions are redistributed to Orbital Ape holders.

More information on Orbital Apes Validator benefits [here](https://docs.orbitalapes.com/orbital-apes-validator/oa-staking-benefits) 

Perks

Holding an Orbital Apes also grants owners some additional fun perks:

* **Commercial rights**
* **Access to exclusive discord channels**