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# Arbol

## Overview
Arbol is a decentralized platform that allows users to create and trade weather-based financial products. It leverages blockchain technology to create a more transparent and efficient weather risk management solution.

## Key Features
- **Currency:** ARB (Arbol Token)
- **Buying Currency:** Available on decentralized exchanges like Uniswap.
- **Utility:** 
  - Used for network transactions and incentivizing weather-based financial products.
  - Staking rewards for network validators.
- **Automation:** 
  - Smart contracts automate the creation and trading of weather-based financial products.
- **Utility in the Project:**
  - Users can earn ARB by creating and trading weather-based financial products.
  - Validators can stake ARB to secure the network and earn rewards.
- **API:** Yes, Arbol provides an API for developers to integrate with their applications.
- **User Perspective:**
  - Users can easily create and trade weather-based financial products and earn ARB tokens.

## How It Works
1. **Step 1:** Users create weather-based financial products on the Arbol platform.
2. **Step 2:** The platform matches buyers and sellers of these products.
3. **Step 3:** Users earn ARB tokens based on their participation in the platform.

## Staking
- **Staking Requirements:** Minimum of 1,000 ARB tokens to become a validator.
- **Rewards:** Validators earn a percentage of transaction fees and block rewards.

## API Documentation
For detailed API documentation, visit [Arbol API Docs](https://docs.arbol.io).

## Additional Resources
- [Official Website](https://arbol.io)
- [Community Forum](https://community.arbol.io)
- [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/arbol)