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# Credit System

DexPal uses a dual-reward system: Credits (temporary) and Points (permanent).

## DexPal Credits (Temporary)

* Earned during each round from trading activity
* Reset to zero at the start of every new round
* Determine Points allocation at round end
* Track performance within the current round

## DexPal Points (Permanent)

Points are your core reward currency for long-term value.

* Awarded at round end based on Credits earned
* Never reset — accumulate forever
* Represent long-term contribution to the platform

## Points Distribution — Round One

**Total pool: 1,000,000 DexPal Points per round** (with a 10,000,000-point lifetime cap)

| Category     | Allocation    | Distribution Basis                     |
| ------------ | ------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| Leaderboards | 50% (500,000) | Degen Board + per-DEX leaderboard rank |
| Quests       | 35% (350,000) | Completing quests and challenges       |
| Referrals    | 15% (150,000) | Referring active traders               |

## Key Differences

| Aspect   | Credits                  | Points                  |
| -------- | ------------------------ | ----------------------- |
| Duration | Round only               | Forever                 |
| Reset    | Every round              | Never                   |
| Purpose  | Track current activity   | Long-term rewards       |
| Value    | Determines Points earned | Future benefits & perks |