Onyxcoin operates within the Onyx Protocol, a decentralized platform designed for peer-to-peer lending and borrowing of various digital assets on the Ethereum blockchain. It uses smart contracts for non-custodial transactions, ensuring transparency and security. Users can supply digital assets, including Ether and different types of ERC tokens, into a unified pool from which they can borrow, using these assets or NFTs as collateral. Onyxcoin also serves a dual purpose: it acts as a governance token, giving holders voting rights over protocol decisions, and as a utility token, facilitating various activities within the system and maintaining its economic balance.