Gas is a cryptocurrency originating from the NEO blockchain, a platform known for its focus on creating a smart economy by leveraging blockchain technology. Introduced by Da Hongfei and Erik Zhang in 2014, Gas serves as the operational token that fuels transactions and smart contract operations on the NEO network. It is distinct from the NEO token itself, symbolizing a dual-token model where NEO represents ownership, and Gas is utilized for network operations. Gas incentivizes network participants to engage in activities such as validating transactions and executing smart contracts. This separation ensures that the network remains efficient and effective in processing operations without affecting the governance and ownership aspect represented by NEO tokens.