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# Trade-to-Earn Program

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## **Overview**

AstraDex AI platform introduces a dynamic and engaging rewards system by distributing $ADEX tokens proportionally to trading volume. This approach not only incentivizes user activity but also fosters long-term participation and growth. Designed with sustainability in mind, the rewards mechanism starts with higher payouts and gradually decreases over a 5-year period. This ensures balanced token distribution, preserves value, and supports a thriving ecosystem.

## **Objectives**

* Drive Active Trading
* Incentivize Early Adoption
* Support Long-Term Engagement
* Align Platform Growth

## **Rationale for Tapered Reward Model**

* Early High Rewards (Year 1) - Provides strong incentives for early adopters, promoting high activity and liquidity.
* Controlled Tapering (Years 2-4) - Gradually reducing rewards helps manage token inflation and stabilizes token value.
* End-of-Period Boost (Year 5)  - A slight increase in Year 5 rewards maintains engagement as the reward program concludes.

## **Total Reward Allocation**

* **Total Mining Rewards:** 10 million $ADEX
* **Duration:** 5 years

## **Year-by-Year Breakdown**

| Year | Total Tokens | Pool % | Purpose                              |
| ---- | ------------ | ------ | ------------------------------------ |
| 2025 | 3,000,000    | 30%    | Attract early adopters and liquidity |
| 2026 | 2,000,000    | 20%    | Reduce rewards to control inflation  |
| 2027 | 1,500,000    | 15%    | Sustainably decrease rewards         |
| 2028 | 1,500,000    | 15%    | Maintain incentives for loyal users  |
| 2029 | 2,000,000    | 20%    | Slight increase as rewards conclude  |

## How it works?

### **1. Trade on the Platform**

* To participate, users must hold a minimum of X **$ASTRA** in their wallets.
* Buy and sell assets on AstraDEX AI during designated biweekly periods.
* Only trades meeting the minimum value threshold (e.g., $50) are counted.

### **2.  Your Trading Volume**

* System will calculate the total dollar value of all your trades over the biweekly period.

### **3. Biweekly Reward Pool**

* A set amount of $**ADEX** tokens allocated for each biweekly period, decreasing over time.

### **5. Receive Your $ADEX Rewards**

* You will have access to view claimed and unclaimed rewards on your AstraDEX web app dashboard.

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## **Key Features of the Trade-to-Earn System**

* The more you trade, the more rewards you earn.
* Rewards can be claimed every two weeks.
* Trading periods and reward calculations are synchronized with Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

## **Benefits of the Trade-to-Earn System**

1. Rewards motivate users to trade more, boosting platform activity.
2. Users earn extra $**ADEX**, enhancing their trading experience.
3. Higher initial rewards incentivize early adoption.
4. Increased trading benefits both users and the platform.
5. Tapered rewards manage inflation and support long-term value.