> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.demonmode.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# referrals

> earn rewards by inviting traders

earn a share of trading fees from users you refer. no cap on earnings.

## how it works

1. get your unique referral link
2. share it with traders
3. they sign up using your link
4. you earn % of their trading fees forever

## getting your link

1. tap **referrals** from main menu
2. your link is displayed: `t.me/DemonModeBot?start=ref_YOURCODE`
3. tap to copy

## referral dashboard

shows:

* **total referrals**: users who signed up with your link
* **active referrals**: users who traded in last 30 days
* **total earned**: lifetime earnings from referrals
* **pending payout**: amount available to claim

## earning structure

you earn **25% of trading fees** from every user you refer.

### earnings calculator

**example: referral trades 10 sol (silver tier, 1.5% fee)**

```
trade amount:    10 sol
platform fee:    0.15 sol (1.5%)
your share:      0.0375 sol (25% of fee)
```

**monthly projection (referral trading 100 sol/day at silver tier):**

```
daily volume:    100 sol
daily fees:      1.5 sol (1.5%)
your daily:      0.375 sol (25%)
monthly:         11.25 sol
```

referral earnings are permanent - you earn on every trade they make, forever.

## custom referral code

bronze+ tiers can set a custom code:

1. go to **referrals**
2. tap **set custom code**
3. enter your preferred code (alphanumeric, 3-20 characters)
4. your new link uses this code

example: `t.me/DemonModeBot?start=ref_YOURNAME`

## payout settings

### receiving address

by default, earnings go to your active wallet.

to use a different address:

1. go to **referrals**
2. tap **set payout address**
3. enter any solana address

### claiming earnings

earnings accumulate and can be claimed anytime:

1. go to **referrals**
2. tap **claim earnings**
3. sol is sent to your payout address

minimum claim: 0.01 sol

## tracking referrals

your dashboard shows:

* sign-up date of each referral
* their trading volume
* fees generated
* your earnings per referral

## terms

* referral relationship is permanent
* self-referrals are prohibited
* fake accounts will be banned
* earnings are calculated in real-time
* payouts are in sol only
