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What Is a Crypto Referral Program? How Commissions Work

A plain-English guide to crypto referral programs: how commissions are calculated, how long they last and what to check before you join.

How a crypto referral program works

You share a personal link. When someone signs up and trades through it, the platform pays you a percentage of the fees they generate. Exchanges, DEXs, trading terminals and bots all use this model.

Commission models

Most programs pay a fee share on trading volume. Others pay a one-time bounty, a recurring subscription share, or a per-swap fee. Duration varies from a few months to lifetime.

What to check before you join

Look at the rate for your tier, the duration, any cap per referral, payout method and minimum, and whether the platform is permitted in your audience's countries.

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