> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.crystal.exchange/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.crystal.exchange/community/referral-program.md).

# Referral Program

Crystal’s referral program is an open, on-chain system that allows anyone to generate a personal referral link and earn rewards when new traders join the Crystal terminal. The program is designed to reward and empower creators, traders, and external integrations while growing the platform organically.

### How It Works

Any user can create a referral link through the terminal. Each wallet may have one active code at a time. Generating a new code replaces the previous one and makes the old one available for anyone else to claim. Traders may freely switch which code they use; codes do not persist across sessions, so bookmarking a preferred code is recommended.

When someone signs up or trades through your code, their activity is automatically tracked on-chain. Rewards accrue instantly and are always claimable directly in the referral tab.

### Benefits:

* **Fee Commissions:** A percentage of the fees generated by referred users, calculated before discounts. Rewards appear in real time and can be claimed at any moment.
* **Crystals Multipliers:** Both referrer and referee receive boosted multipliers in Crystal’s incentives program.
* **Instant Claims:** Fees/rebates earned as part of our referral program are instantly claimable in the referrals tab as the output token of each trade.

**Warning:** Self-referral is strictly prohibited and will lead to disqualification from all present and future incentive programs.

To protocols [integrating](/developer-resources/aggregator-defi-integration.md) Crystal's liquidity, such as aggregators, the referral program can be better described as a revenue-sharing program. Both off-chain interfaces and smart contracts can and are encouraged to pass their address to receive referral rewards. For protocols, no creation of a referral code is necessary, as referral rewards can be directed to any address.

For any questions or clarifications, feel free to reach out to our team through our [Discord](https://discord.gg/GzczPx8ng7). We’re here to help you make the most of this program!