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# Referrals

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We reward you for sharing **Leap** with others. Our referral program offers a **structured payout system** where you earn rewards from your direct referrals and their network. The more users you invite, the greater your potential earnings. In this section, we’ll break down the **referral structure**, explain the **benefits of participating**, and guide you through how **payouts** work. Start sharing, start earning, and let’s grow the **Leap family!** 🐸🍃

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### **Referral Link**

In the **Referral Menu**, you'll find your **unique referral link**. Share this link with others, and when someone signs up and starts trading through it, you’ll earn a **percentage of the fees** generated from their transactions.

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### **Referral Share Breakdown**

Leap’s referral program operates on a **3-tier structure**, allowing you to earn rewards not just from your direct referrals, but also from their network. Each tier offers unique earning opportunities.

#### :sparkles::frog: **Level 1: First Leap (30–50%)**

* **Who qualifies?** Anyone who signs up using your **unique referral link**.
* **Your Earnings:** Earn **30%** of the fees generated from trades made by your **First Leap** referrals.
* **Milestone Bonus:** Refer **150 qualified users** (each trading over **10 $SOL**) to unlock:
  * :white\_check\_mark: **50% fees** on Level 1 referrals (up from 30%).
  * :white\_check\_mark: Free **personal** fees for **12 months** (*Terms apply).S*

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Referral rewards are available to **everyone**. You **don’t need to hit the milestone** to start earning!
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#### :star::rock: **Level 2: Second Hop (5%)**

* **Who qualifies?** Users who sign up using your **First Leap referrals’ links**.
* **Your Earnings:** Earn **5%** of the fees from trades made by your **Second Hop** referrals.

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#### :rocket::leaves: **Level 3: Final Jump (2%)**

* **Who qualifies?** Users who sign up using your **Second Hop referrals’ links**.
* **Your Earnings:** Earn **2%** of the fees from trades made by your **Final Jump** referrals.

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#### :star2: **Milestone Clarification:**

* Referral fees are **available to everyone** from the start.
* The **150-user milestone** unlocks **higher Level 1 rewards** and **free personal fees for 12 months**.
* **Free fees** are for **personal use only** and may be **revoked** if abuse is detected.

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#### **Example**

This example illustrates how your earnings grow across each level, showing the power of **building a referral network.** Start sharing your link and watch your rewards **leap forward!**\
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:sparkles::frog: **Level 1: First Leap (30–50%)**

* **You (Person A)** refer **Person B**, who trades **50 $SOL** in a day.
* **Leap’s Fee:** 50 $SOL × **0.5%** = **0.25 $SOL**
* **Your Earnings:** 30% of **0.25 $SOL** = **0.075 $SOL**

#### :star::rock: **Level 2: Second Hop (5%)**

* **Person B** refers **Person C**, who trades **50 $SOL** in a day.
* **Leap’s Fee:** 50 $SOL × **0.5%** = **0.25 $SOL**
* **Your Earnings:** 5% of **0.25 $SOL** = **0.0125 $SOL**

#### :rocket::leaves: **Level 3: Final Jump (2%)**

* **Person C** refers **Person D**, who trades **50 $SOL** in a day.
* **Leap’s Fee:** 50 $SOL × **0.5%** = **0.25 $SOL**
* **Your Earnings:** 2% of **0.25 $SOL** = **0.005 $SOL**

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The fees you earn are calculated as a percentage of our **0.5% bot fee**.
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### Referral Payouts

Referral earnings are **paid out weekly** directly to your **in-bot wallet**. To ensure smooth transactions, your referral balance must meet a minimum threshold of **0.1 $SOL**.

* ✅ **Above 0.1 $SOL:** Your balance will be sent automatically during the weekly payout.
* ⏳ **Below 0.1 $SOL:** Your balance will be carried over to the following week until the minimum threshold is reached.

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