Direct Referrals (Layer 1)
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 Collaborative Pools.
2. 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:
Monthly 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.
Tiers are global and act as the baseline for all other user-facing referral layers.
Tier reassignment is not immediate:
Movement to a higher-share tier requires 1 month of sustained performance at the relevant threshold.
Movement to a lower-share tier requires 2 months below the threshold.
This structure prioritizes consistent, verifiable contribution over short-term spikes.
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.
3. Arkada Points Referral Bonus
In addition to value-based referral 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.
4. 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 help increase performance but are not KPIs themselves.
5. 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, excluding Mentorship Rewards or Collaborative Pools.
6. Timing & Tier Management
Reassignment to a higher-share tier requires 1 month of sustained performance.
Reassignment to a lower-share tier requires 2 months below the relevant threshold.
This approach:
Rewards sustained contribution
Keeps tier assignments responsive to performance
Allows manual review for edge cases while remaining compatible with future automation
Arkada reserves the right to manually review individual cases and apply adjustments when necessary to protect the integrity and fairness of the system.
7. 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
This ensures full transparency, clear expectations, and no hidden rules.
8. 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 assignments are performance-based and gradual
This layer is the foundation of the Arkada Referral System for users
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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