REFERRAL PROGRAM & NETWORK GROWTH

The Sapien protocol is designed to grow organically through high-quality contributor participation.

Contributors can earn a share of protocol rewards by referring others to the network. Rewards are based on the quality and volume of the referred contributor’s work, not just signups.

Number of Referred Users	Reward (% of Referral’s Earnings)	Max Duration
1–2	1%	12 months
3–5	2%	12 months
6–10	3%	12 months
11–20	4%	12 months
21+	5%	12 months

Quality Safeguards

To maintain integrity, referral rewards are linked to actual output quality:

• Referred contributors must reach a baseline reputation score and accuracy threshold

• Low-quality or inactive referrals do not generate earnings

• Accounts flagged for fraud or Sybil activity are disqualified retroactively

This ensures that the referral system scales contributor volume without compromising protocol standards.

Broader Growth Strategy

The referral system is one part of a broader set of tools to scale the network responsibly.

Strategic Partnerships

• Collaborations with aligned protocols and data providers

• World ID and other proof-of-personhood integrations

• Cross-protocol credentialing and trust portability

Regional Expansion

• Localized onboarding flows, language support, and tasks

• Partnerships with regional coordinators and community builders

• Region-specific task pools that leverage cultural or domain expertise

Skill and Domain Development

• Specialized training programs with verifiable credentialing

• Higher task rates for contributors with validated qualifications

• Long-term progression pathways tied to professional expertise

These growth mechanisms reinforce the protocol’s core goal: to build a permissionless global network of qualified contributors delivering high-integrity data.