Direct Referrals (Layer 1)
Purpose
This page explains how individual creators, influencers, KOLs, and community leaders earn through Direct Referrals (Layer 1) in the Arkada Referral System.
The purpose of this layer is to reward measurable contribution generated by your direct referrals, with contribution defined exclusively as:
Quest completions by users you directly onboard
Other actions such as content creation, social promotion, hosting AMAs, or mentoring are supporting instruments. They help drive quest participation, but do not generate rewards on their own.
Direct Referrals (Layer 1) serve as the foundation for all other user-facing referral layers, including Mentorship Rewards and Joint Pools.
Base Contribution Tiers
Earnings in Direct Referrals are determined by performance thresholds, based on the value generated through quest completions.
Tier 1 represents the highest referral share (30%), while Tier 4 represents the lowest (10%).
Tier Table
Tier 1
3,001+ USD
30%
Tier 2
1,501–3,000 USD
20%
Tier 3
501–1,500 USD
15%
Tier 4
0–500 USD
10%
Notes
Value is derived from quest completions by referred users, normalized in USD.
USD is used strictly as a calculation and reporting layer, not as the underlying activity metric.
Value is evaluated on a rolling basis and applied dynamically.
Tiers are global and act as the baseline for all other user-facing referral layers.
Arkada periodically reviews tier thresholds and conditions to ensure fairness, sustainability, and alignment with overall platform activity. Thresholds may be adjusted over time as the ecosystem evolves.
Reward Distribution (Important)
Referral rewards are distributed on-chain at the moment a quest is completed, directly to the wallet of the referrer.
The referral share applied is based on your current tier at the time of the quest completion.
Tier changes affect future rewards only and do not retroactively modify past payouts.
This ensures rewards are immediate, transparent, and verifiable.
Arkada Points Referral Bonus
In addition to value-based rewards, Direct Referrals also generate Arkada Points.
When a user you refer completes quests and earns Arkada Points, you receive 1% of the Arkada Points they earn.
Example:
A referred user earns 1,000 Arkada Points
You receive 10 Arkada Points
Rules
Applies to direct referrals only
Applies to all quest completions
Calculated independently from value-based referral tiers
Accrues automatically as long as the referral remains active
Arkada Points represent long-term engagement and contribution and run in parallel to value-based rewards.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Primary KPIs (generate rewards)
Number of quests completed by referred users
Aggregate quest activity generated by your direct referrals
Supporting activities (instruments)
Social promotion and content creation
Hosting AMAs or community sessions
Mentoring and onboarding other contributors
Only quest-driven activity generates rewards. Supporting actions increase performance but are not KPIs themselves.
Example Calculation
Scenario:
Referred users complete 15,000 quests
Normalized value per quest: $0.25
Total value generated: $3,750
Referral share (Tier 1 = 30%)
Earnings = $3,750 × 30% = $1,125
Arkada Points bonus
If those users earned 12,000 Arkada Points
You receive 120 Arkada Points (1%)
This example reflects Direct Referral earnings only and excludes Mentorship Rewards or Joint Pools.
Tier Management & Safeguards
Tier reassignment is not immediate and is designed to reward sustained contribution, not short-term spikes.
Upgrades (to a higher-share tier) require 1 month of sustained performance at or above the relevant threshold.
Downgrades (to a lower-share tier) apply only after 2 months of sustained performance below the relevant threshold.
Important clarifications:
Rewards are still paid immediately on-chain at the time of each quest completion.
The 1-month / 2-month rule affects when your tier is allowed to change, not when payouts occur.
Tier status affects future rewards only and does not retroactively adjust past payouts.
Arkada reserves the right to manually review individual cases and apply adjustments when necessary to protect system integrity, prevent abuse, and ensure fairness.
Tracking & Transparency
Every contributor has access to a profile page that serves as their referral control center.
From this page, contributors can:
Track total quest-driven value generated
View their current tier and applicable referral share
Monitor Arkada Points earned from referrals
Access their unique referral link
All data is visible, verifiable, and updated in real time.
Key Takeaways
Quest completions are the only core value signal
Supporting actions are means, not outcomes
Direct Referrals generate:
Tier-based value rewards
1% Arkada Points bonus
Higher contribution → higher tier → higher referral share
Tier 1 represents the maximum individual referral share (30%)
Tier application is dynamic, non-retroactive, and safeguarded
This layer is the foundation of the Arkada Referral System for users
Tier numbering follows common Web3 convention: Tier 1 represents the highest referral share. Tier assignment is based on performance thresholds, not order of entry or time on the platform.
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