> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.o1.exchange/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Referral System

> Earn rewards through our 4-tier referral program

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## Multi-Tier Referral Program

o1.exchange offers a powerful 4-tier referral system that rewards you for bringing new traders to the platform. Earn a percentage of trading fees from not only your direct referrals but also from their referrals up to 4 levels deep.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Generate Your Link" icon="link">
    Create your unique referral link from your account dashboard
  </Card>

  <Card title="Share Widely" icon="share-nodes">
    Share your link with friends, on social media, or in trading communities
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Referral Reward Structure

<Note>
  **April 10, 2026 Update:** o1.exchange revamped its cashback and referral system to discourage self-referral and encourage the use of official o1.exchange KOL/partner referral links.
</Note>

### Cashback Rules (from April 10, 2026)

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Partner Referral Link" icon="star">
    Users who sign up with an o1.exchange **KOL/partner referral link** receive **45% cashback** ready to go from day one.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Regular Referral Link" icon="link">
    Users who sign up with a **regular referral link** receive **20% cashback**, with the ability to upgrade to higher cashback tiers as their trading volume grows.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Reward Tiers (before April 10, 2026)

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Reward Tiers">
    Our industry-leading 4-tier referral system offered some of the most competitive rates in DeFi:

    | Tier | Relationship              | Reward (% of Trading Fees) |
    | ---- | ------------------------- | -------------------------- |
    | 1    | Direct referrals          | **35%**                    |
    | 2    | Your referrals' referrals | **3%**                     |
    | 3    | Third-level referrals     | **2%**                     |
    | 4    | Fourth-level referrals    | **1%**                     |
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Example Earnings">
    If your network generated \$10,000 in trading fees:

    * **Tier 1 (35%)**: \$3,500 from direct referrals
    * **Tier 2 (3%)**: \$300 from second-level referrals
    * **Tier 3-4**: Additional earnings from your extended network
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Note>
  All referral rewards are automatically credited to your account in real-time as your network trades on the platform.
</Note>

## Maximizing Your Referral Income

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Build a Strategic Network" icon="users">
    Focus on referring active traders who trade frequently and in high volumes to maximize your tier 1 rewards.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Educate Your Referrals" icon="graduation-cap">
    Help your direct referrals understand the benefits of referring others, which can increase your tier 2-4 rewards.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Leverage Community Platforms" icon="bullhorn">
    Share your referral link in trading communities, Discord servers, and social media groups where potential traders gather.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Tip>
  The power of compound networking means that even a small network of active traders can generate significant passive income through our 4-tier system.
</Tip>

## Getting Started

<Steps>
  <Step title="Log in to your account">
    Access your o1.exchange dashboard using your credentials
  </Step>

  <Step title="Navigate to Referrals">
    Find the "Referrals" section in your user dashboard
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate your link">
    Create your unique referral link with one click
  </Step>

  <Step title="Share and earn">
    Distribute your link and watch your rewards grow in real-time
  </Step>
</Steps>