# Referrals

#### **Overview**

The Common Referral System rewards users for inviting others to join the platform, fostering **community growth** and incentivizing participation. It includes both **offchain** and **onchain** components to maximize engagement and growth.

* **For Referrers:** Earn a growing set of rewards from every person they refer.
  * **Now:** Referrers can track the exact number of referrals they have made.
  * **Early-Mid March 25':** Referrers will start earning **offchain rewards** based on their referrals' activity.
  * **Mid-Late March 25':** Referrers will earn a **share of onchain fees** generated by their referrals, adding passive earning potential..

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#### **Getting Started**

1. **Sign In** to your account.
2. Navigate to the **Referrals Tab**.
3. Generate a referral link for:
   * **Communities**: Invite members to join and participate.
   * **Platform-wide invites**: Bring new users to Common.
   * **Posts within a Community**: Share engaging content with referral tracking.
4. Share your referral link via email, Twitter, Messages, Telegram, and more.
5. Track your referrals and start earning rewards!\
   Note **Only net new sign ups count towards referrals**

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#### **Benefits**

* **Grow Communities**: Easily invite new members and expand engagement.
* **Earn Rewards**: Gain offchain incentives now and future onchain fee shares.
* **Increase Engagement**: Drive quality users to communities and content.