> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://spaceottersociety.gitbook.io/space-otter-society-captains-log/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://spaceottersociety.gitbook.io/space-otter-society-captains-log/ecosystem-and-utility/galaxy-stones-or-solar-pearls.md).

# Galaxy Stones | Solar Pearls

## <mark style="color:purple;">Galaxy Stones</mark>

*<mark style="color:purple;">"...the first time I gazed into one of these stones, an hour passed before I looked away. I knew the ExplOtters had found something special, but we weren't quite sure what to make of them. Their value quickly grew in the society as they were freely traded for goods and services, but something told me they'd be the key to something important in the future..."</mark>*&#x20;

Raffles requiring <mark style="color:purple;">**Galaxy Stones**</mark> to enter are conducted by the Otter Team at various times. This can be for an NFT, ADA, exclusive whitelists, and much more.

<mark style="color:purple;">**Galaxy Stones**</mark> must be earned based on specific holdings throughout epochs.

## <mark style="color:red;">Solar Pearls</mark>

*<mark style="color:purple;">"...the TechnOtters always seemed to find a breakthrough when we needed it most. When they developed the ability to harness fusion in such a small vessel, it was clear to me these would be of great importance to Otterkind. Over time, not only did they power our most important technology, they also became a status symbol for the wealthy..."</mark>*

Once the [royalty distribution](/space-otter-society-captains-log/ecosystem-and-utility/treasury.md#royalty-distribution) wallet reaches 25,000 AD&#x41;**,&#x20;**<mark style="color:red;">**Solar Pearls**</mark> will be made claimable based on eligible holdings.

<mark style="color:red;">**Solar Pearls**</mark> can only be used to enter royalty distribution raffles to earn passive income and cannot be used for any other purpose.

One <mark style="color:red;">**Solar Pearl**</mark> will always equal one entry.

## Summary

* <mark style="color:green;">**$SHELLS**</mark> are our utility token earned via staking and be used to redeem prizes such as NFTs, ADA, exclusive whitelists, and many more items in our storefront.
* <mark style="color:purple;">**Galaxy Stones**</mark> will be utilized for entry into NFT, ADA, whitelist, and any other raffles that are **not** royalty distribution raffles
* <mark style="color:red;">**Solar Pearls**</mark> will be utilized for entry into royalty distribution raffles **only**.

:star: Once claimed, <mark style="color:purple;">**Galaxy Stones**</mark> and <mark style="color:red;">**Solar Pearls**</mark> may be held as long as desired! You may stockpile and utilize only when you see fit!

:star: <mark style="color:purple;">**Galaxy Stones**</mark> and <mark style="color:red;">**Solar Pearls**</mark> are NOT interchangeable and can only be used for their own appropriate entries.