> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.egl.vote/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.egl.vote/protocol-overview/key-functionality.md).

# Key Functionality

The Eagle Project defines an ERC-20 token which allows its holders to vote on their desired value for Ethereum's Gas Limit (`desiredEgl`), and incentivizes pools to follow their collaborative decision.

The key functions of the EGL smart contract are:

1. Allowing EGL holders to vote on their desired gas limit.
2. Weekly tally, which gradually adjusts `desiredEgl`.
3. Awarding pools with EGLs when they mine blocks following the vote, adjusted according to how closely they match `desiredEgl`.
4. Creating an ETH-EGL market, to ensure pools are immediately incentivized to follow the EGL vote.

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