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# Referral codes

*Note: The referral system described below is not live yet. It is scheduled to go live in early January 2026.*

Referral codes are used to link a new user to an existing user for the purpose of referral rewards. Each eligible user on 1st can generate a unique referral code and share it with others. When a new user signs up using that code, the referral relationship is established.

### **How referral codes are applied**

Referral codes must be applied at the time of signup.

* A referral code cannot be added after an account is created
* Each account can be linked to only one referrer
* Once set, the referral relationship is permanent

### **Referral code activation**

Referral codes become active once the referrer has completed **at least \$100 in total trading volume** on 1st.

Trading volume can come from buys or sells. Once this threshold is met, the referral code becomes usable by new signups and referral rewards can begin accruing.

### **Important notes**

* Referral codes do not generate rewards on their own
* Rewards are earned only when referred users trade
* Self-referrals and circular referrals are not permitted

Referral codes exist solely to link accounts for reward calculation. They do not affect trading behavior or account permissions.