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

# Referral and Reward Program

> Detailed explanation of ArtStar platform's referral and reward mechanism

ArtStar platform is dedicated to building a high-quality art trading and investment community. Our core goal is to attract high-net-worth collectors, excellent artists, and active investors in a low-cost and highly targeted way, while continuously stimulating user activity and trading enthusiasm on the platform.

## Design Philosophy

### Target User Profiles

We divide users into four main tiers to meet the needs of different groups:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="S-Tier (Art Giants/Institutional Cornerstones)" icon="crown">
    Internationally renowned artists, top galleries, etc., providing quality art
    assets and brand endorsement for the platform.
  </Card>

  <Card title="A-Tier (Elite Artists/Veteran Collectors)" icon="gem">
    High-net-worth individuals, seasoned buyers, the stable trading force of the
    platform.
  </Card>

  <Card title="B-Tier (Trendy Artists/Active Buyers)" icon="fire">
    High-frequency trading and interaction participants, growing artists,
    injecting continuous vitality into the community.
  </Card>

  <Card title="C-Tier/D-Tier (Potential/New Users)" icon="seedling">
    Small-amount, low-frequency purchasers, newly registered users who haven't
    traded yet, representing future growth potential.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Complete Business Cycle

<Steps>
  <Step title="Get Exclusive Invitation Code">
    Any user on the platform (regardless of status) can generate their own
    exclusive invitation link with one click.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Share & Register">
    Share the link to WeChat friends, groups, or social platforms; friends can
    easily register by clicking the link and selecting their identity (investor,
    collector, or artist).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verification & Auto Points">
    When a friend completes identity verification (KYC), the system immediately
    and automatically awards "Referral Points" to the referrer.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Trading & Commission">
    When a friend purchases art on the platform, the referrer not only upgrades
    their tier but also receives real USDT commission.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Core Architecture: User Pyramid Model

Users are divided into five tiers based on "Asset Value Contribution" (points/trading volume) and "Community Influence" (as tiering standards):

| Tier       | User Type                          | Asset/Points Threshold | Description                                                            |
| ---------- | ---------------------------------- | ---------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **S-Tier** | Art Giants / Top Collectors        | 500,000+               | Industry leaders with extremely high asset value and influence.        |
| **A-Tier** | Elite Artists / Veteran Collectors | 200,000 - 500,000      | Professionals continuously contributing high-quality content or funds. |
| **B-Tier** | Trendy Artists / Active Buyers     | 50,000 - 200,000       | Community backbone, high-frequency trading and interaction.            |
| **C-Tier** | Emerging Artists / Potential Users | 10,000 - 50,000        | Active platform users with purchasing power and influence.             |
| **D-Tier** | New Registrants / Observers        | 0 - 10,000             | Basic users, newly registered or lightly engaged.                      |

## Points System & Earn Mechanism

The platform adopts the concept of **"Total Points (ArtPoints, AP)"**.
**Total Points = Task Points + Referral Points + Trading Points + Reputation Points**. Points are non-transferable (Off-chain), stored in Supabase database. They determine the user's pyramid tier and can be redeemed for benefits or token airdrops in specific activities.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="1. Task Points" icon="list-check">
    * **Wallet Registration**: +100 AP (one-time only)
    * **Complete KYC Verification**: +200 AP (one-time only, requires approval)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="2. Referral Points (New User Rewards)" icon="user-plus">
    After a referred friend successfully completes identity verification (KYC), basic points are awarded based on the friend's initial tier rating.

    **Basic Rewards:**

    * Refer **S-Tier** user: +10,000 AP (Art Committee review)
    * Refer **A-Tier** user: +5,000 AP (Art Committee review)
    * Refer **B-Tier** user: +2,000 AP (Art Committee review)
    * Refer **C-Tier** user: +500 AP (Art Committee review)
    * Refer **D-Tier** user: +100 AP (must complete KYC)

    **Referrer Bonus Rewards:**

    * **D-Tier** referrer: +30% (1.3x)
    * **C-Tier** referrer: +20% (1.2x)
    * **B-Tier** referrer: +15% (1.15x)
    * **A-Tier** referrer: +10% (1.1x)
    * **S-Tier** referrer: No bonus
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="3. Trading Points (Consumption Mining)" icon="cart-shopping">
    When you purchase art on the platform, the system automatically awards points based on the transaction amount (USDT). Higher tiers get larger point multipliers:

    | User Tier  | Conversion Rate (AP / USDT) | Points Cap | Settlement Cycle   |
    | ---------- | --------------------------- | ---------- | ------------------ |
    | **S-Tier** | 1.5 AP / 10 USDT            | No cap     | Instant settlement |
    | **A-Tier** | 1.3 AP / 10 USDT            | No cap     | Instant settlement |
    | **B-Tier** | 1.2 AP / 10 USDT            | No cap     | Instant settlement |
    | **C-Tier** | 1.1 AP / 10 USDT            | No cap     | Instant settlement |
    | **D-Tier** | 1.0 AP / 10 USDT            | No cap     | Instant settlement |
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="4. Reputation Points" icon="star">
    Users who actively participate in community interactions and make special contributions to the platform will receive additional points as rewards from the "Art Committee".
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## USDT Commission Mechanism

The platform uses a **permanent commission mechanism**, one invitation, lifetime binding.

### Tiered Commission Rates

Based on the referrer's **historical cumulative referred trading volume (total spending by all referred users on the platform)**, a tiered commission rate is implemented:

| Cumulative Referred Trading Volume (USDT) | Referrer Business Tier | Commission Rate | Commission Cap | Settlement Cycle         |
| ----------------------------------------- | ---------------------- | --------------- | -------------- | ------------------------ |
| 0 - 100,000                               | Apprentice Referrer    | 1.0%            | No cap         | Upon art sale completion |
| 100,000 - 500,000                         | Junior Referrer        | 1.5%            | No cap         | Upon art sale completion |
| 500,000 - 2,000,000                       | Mid-Level Referrer     | 2.0%            | No cap         | Upon art sale completion |
| 2,000,000 - 5,000,000                     | Senior Referrer        | 2.5%            | No cap         | Upon art sale completion |
| 5,000,000+                                | Top Referrer           | 3.0%            | No cap         | Upon art sale completion |

<Note>
  **KOL / Gold Referral Ambassador Special Bonus**: If the referrer is a
  platform-signed promotion ambassador (KOL) or a "Gold Referral Ambassador"
  certified by the "Art Committee", they enjoy an additional **+0.5% to +1.0%**
  exclusive bonus on top of the standard commission rate!
</Note>

## Business Process & Risk Control Rules

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Referral Relationship Binding" icon="link">
    Each user generates a unique invitation code and link. New users register
    through the link or manually enter the code; **once bound, it cannot be
    changed**.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Review Process" icon="clipboard-check">
    Regular users register as D-Tier. Artists/High-net-worth users are `Pending`
    after registration; "Art Committee" manually reviews background and assets
    to determine tier.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Whitelist Mechanism" icon="shield-check">
    The "Art Committee" can authorize "Gold Referral Ambassadors" whose referred
    high-net-worth users enjoy fast-track verification.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Anti-Fraud Mechanism" icon="ban">
    USDT commission can only be withdrawn/settled after art transactions are
    fully confirmed and refund period has passed; if malicious order
    falsification or fake KYC is discovered, the platform reserves the right to
    freeze points and commission accounts.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>