> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://sector-finance.gitbook.io/sector-finance/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://sector-finance.gitbook.io/sector-finance/sector-dao/vesect.md). # veSECT $SECT holders can obtain vote-escrowed SECT ("$veSECT") by locking their tokens, with the number of $veSECT received increasing based on the duration of the lockup period. The $veSECT tokens are non-transferable and provide **significant value accrual** opportunities for both **$veSECT holders** and the broader **Sector ecosystem**. **Value Accrual: $veSECT Holder** * *Boosted Deposit Emissions:* $veSECT holders receive boosted emissions for deposits in our Single Strategy and Aggregator Vaults based on the locked amount * *Access*: As a community-driven platform, the Sector collective will guide other $veSECT benefits, such as early or whitelist access to certain Vaults and strategy types. **Value Accrual: Sector Ecosystem** * *Governance:* veSECT will be used to define important parameters of the Sector ecosystem. Holding $veSECT grants users the right to participate in Sector’s governance decisions, ensuring the community remains at the core of the project’s evolution. * *Long-term sustainability*: Requiring token lockup periods discourages short-term speculators and promotes longer-term engagement with the protocol by our depositors and integrated protocols. * *Fair voice:* Conversion to $veSECT and the importance of lock duration help limit the influence of large token holders, ensuring a more balanced governance process. Our token models aim to promote a sustainable ecosystem in both the short and long-term by providing a mechanism for community-driven governance. As our governance token, $veSECT allows the community to participate in the decision-making process regarding the allocation of resources and the future direction of the Sector ecosystem. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## 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, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://sector-finance.gitbook.io/sector-finance/sector-dao/vesect.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. 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.