# Why is the Radix token symbol XRD and not RDX?

**URL:** <https://radixtalk.com/t/why-is-the-radix-token-symbol-xrd-and-not-rdx/228>\
**Category:** Questions / Help\
**Tags:** faq, xrd\
**Created:** [11 January 2022 08:26 UTC](https://radixtalk.com/t/why-is-the-radix-token-symbol-xrd-and-not-rdx/228 "2022-01-11T08:26:59Z")\
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**Post date:** [11 January 2022 08:26 UTC](https://radixtalk.com/t/why-is-the-radix-token-symbol-xrd-and-not-rdx/228/1 "2022-01-11T08:26:59Z")

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The X prefix for currency codes is used for “supranational” currencies - that is a currency that is not linked to a specific country. It is also used for things that are treated like currencies - like gold (XAU), silver (XAG). The use of XRD is actually a smart decision if (when) Radix becomes the currency of DeFi.