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Usecases will certainly be needed. Below is what the whitepaper says:

Zing Token

$ZING is the game’s main currency.
It is used for many things in-game, including:

Item recharges (e.g. your Capturing Device)
Crafting gear and gear upgrades/enhancements
Crafting consumables along with other materials
Cosmetics
Tournament entry
Progression