Loopring (LRC) is the native cryptocurrency token of the Loopring protocol, a decentralized exchange (DEX) infrastructure that utilizes zkRollups to enhance scalability and reduce costs. Designed to overcome the limitations of traditional DEXs, Loopring capitalizes on advanced cryptographic techniques to offer high throughput and low-latency trading while preserving the security guarantees of the Ethereum blockchain.

LRC plays multiple roles within its ecosystem. 1, LRC for Exchange Fees Orders can pay fees using LRC. This simplifies profit calculations and fee estimation. 2. It serves as a staking token, where holders can stake their LRC to earn protocol fees, contribute to the platform's security, and participate in governance decisions.

A defining feature of Loopring is its commitment to layer-2 scalability solutions, which are paramount in alleviating Ethereum's congestion and high transaction fees. By leveraging zkRollups, Loopring can batch multiple transactions into a single proof, drastically increasing the network's capacity without decentralization or security.