Referral Program Documentation
Overview
Earn commission by introducing new traders to Pingu Exchange. Our tiered referral system rewards both referrers and referees, creating a win-win ecosystem for growth.
How It Works
Get Your Referral Link: Access from your account dashboard
Share with Friends: Invite traders to join Pingu
Earn Commissions: Receive a percentage of trading fees from your referrals
Climb the Tiers: Unlock higher commission rates with more volume
Referral Tiers
Progress through tiers based on total fees generated by your referrals:
1
Novice
No minimum
5%
10%
2
Seeker
$1,000 total fees
7.5%
10%
3
Warden
$5,000 total fees
10%
10%
4
Champion
$10,000 total fees
12.5%
10%
5
Master
$50,000 total fees
15%
10%
6
Ascendant
$100,000 total fees
20%
10%
Note: Referee discount applies to their first $25M in trading volume
Community Role Tier Matching
Certain community roles automatically qualify for higher referral tiers:
PinguNads
2
Early Pingu
2
Trained Pingu
3
Talented/Prime/Quant/Allegiant Pingu
4
Royal Pingu
5
Ambassadors
5
Note: Roles are obtained by either: helping onboard users, creating impactful content, or adding value to Pingu in any way that’s beneficial to the project.
Commission Structure
Payment Frequency: Real-time credit to your account, claimable in the referral page ADD LINK
Payment Currency: MON or USDC (matching fee currency)
Withdrawal: Available immediately, no minimum threshold
Tracking: Full transparency with detailed referral analytics
Best Practices for Referrers
DO's:
Share educational content about Pingu's features
Highlight the fee discount for referees
Focus on Pingu's unique advantages (Crypto and real-world assets on-chain trading, drawdown-minimized LP design, coin margin/settlement, deep takers liquidity with no spread/price impact)
Provide ongoing support to your referrals
DON'Ts:
Make unrealistic promises about profits
Spam links in unauthorized channels
Create fake accounts for self-referral
Misrepresent the risks of leveraged trading
Terms & Conditions
Self-referrals and wash trading are prohibited
Pingu reserves the right to adjust tiers and rates with 7 days notice
Fraudulent activity results in immediate program termination
Commission rates apply to net fees after any protocol discounts
Pingu holds a discretionary right on referral management
FAQ
Q: When do I receive my referral commission? A: Commissions are credited in real-time as your referees trade.
Q: Can I lose my tier status? A: No, tier progression is permanent - you can only move up.
Q: Do referral links expire? A: No, your unique referral link remains active indefinitely.
Q: Can I refer users who already have trading activity? A: No, referral links only work for new account registrations.
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