> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.aden.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.aden.io/aden-points-program/ignition-season.md). # Ignition Season
Following the Genesis season of the ADEN Points Program, Season 2 Ignition continues to use points as the core reward mechanism. In addition, spot trading has now been integrated into the points program, introducing diversified earning opportunities within the ADEN points system to support ADEN's generous rewards in the future. Points are calculated weekly. Each "Epoch" runs from Monday 00:00 UTC to Sunday 23:59 UTC, unless otherwise specified. *** #### What are ADEN Points? ADEN Points are incentive credits of the ADEN protocol. They represent trading rewards generated from ADEN perpetual contracts and spot markets. Points are designed to quantify user activity and contribution on the platform, which will be used as a basis to receive future ADEN reward distributions. #### Points Calculation Formula ADEN Points are based on a multi-dimensional scoring model. Your final reward share for each cycle follows the logic below: Final Points = (Trading Points + Position Points) × Team Bonus Multiplier + Referral Points *Note: Specific weights are not disclosed.* #### The Points Program Ignition Season uses a multi-dimensional scoring model that considers the following factors: **Trading Points** * Trading Points are currently calculated based on your trading volume contribution, liquidity contribution (maker/taker), and token multiplier coefficients. * Certain perpetual contracts may boost your Trading Points. * Update Frequency: Hourly. **Position Points** * Applicable Scope: Perpetual contract positions only. * Eligibility Requirement: A single position must be held for at least 1 hour before points start accruing. * Time-Weighted Algorithm: Larger position sizes and longer holding durations earn more Position Points. * Update Frequency: Calculated and updated on a T+1 basis. *Note: Specific weights are not disclosed. There is no upper limit on the trading point.* **Team Bonus & Referral Points** Users participating as part of a team in the ADEN Points Program are eligible for team multiplier bonuses and referral points. Each member's trading volume contributes to the team's cumulative trading volume, which determines the applicable team multiplier. A team consists of: * A: Team creator * B: Users directly invited by A or yourself * C: Users invited by B or yourself * D: Users invited by C *For example, Alice invited Beer to join her team. Beer invited you to join Alice's team. You invited Don to join Alice's team.Therefore, Alice is A. Beer is B. You are C. Don is D* Team Definition: The inviter (A) + all users directly or indirectly invited into Team A (B, C, D). Activation Mechanism: The Team Bonus Multiplier is directly applied to each member's Trading Points and Position Points. Once the team's total trading volume reaches a threshold, all team members automatically receive the corresponding multiplier; The team's bonus multiplier is updated based on daily snapshots. Accumulation Rule: Team trading volume accumulates throughout the entire event period and does not reset. When a threshold is reached, all members are upgraded to the next multiplier tier. Exit Policy: Teams follow an exclusive binding mechanism. Members cannot leave the team, and once earned, team multipliers will not be reduced. **Bonus Multiplier** | Team Cumulative Trading Volume (USDT) | Multiplier | | ------------------------------------- | ---------- | | ≥3,000,000 | 1.05x | | ≥15,000,000 | 1.10x | | ≥45,000,000 | 1.15x | | ≥90,000,000 | 1.20x | Example: Team A reaches a cumulative trading volume of 20,000,000 USDT. According to the table, the team qualifies for a 1.10x multiplier, which is applied to each member's points. * Member E makes a 1,000 USDT standard token taker trade. * Trading Points = 1,000 × 1 × 1.10 = 1,100 Points\ *Note: the token-type multiplier and points conversion rate are illustrative coefficients for reference only.* **Referral Points** Within a team, you earn Referral Points based on the perpetual trading points generated by users you invite and their downstream invitees. The referral points obtained by the Tier 1 inviter will be shared with the Tier 2 inviter. Referral Points are updated daily. Referral Reward Example: * A invited B, C, and D. A earns Referral Points from the perpetual trading points generated by B, C, and D (excluding team multipliers). * If B invites C, and C invites D (maximum two tiers): * A earns Referral Points from B/C/D's perpetual trading points; * B earns Referral Points from C/D; * C earns Referral Points from D; * D contributes trading points that generate team-based referral rewards. Rebate Ratio Effective Rules A user’s eligibility for referral points is linked to their rebate settings. **Example:** A invites B, and B invites C. If A does not set a rebate ratio for B, then B will not be eligible to receive rebate rewards, and will also not be eligible to receive referral points rewards. *Note: all points are calculated weekly to determine your total accumulated points. These points will continue accumulating until the end of Season 2 and will be used to quantify your activity and contribution on ADEN, which will be used as a basis to receive future ADEN reward distributions.*