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

# Points System

> How to earn Vale Points.

# Vale Points System

Earn points by depositing through Vale. The longer you hold, the more you earn.

## How It Works

When you deposit USDC through Vale, you start earning points immediately. Points accumulate based on **how much** you deposit and **how long** you hold.

### Earning Rate

<Note>**1 point per \$1 deposited per day**</Note>

**Examples:**

* Deposit \$100 → Earn 100 points/day
* Deposit \$1,000 → Earn 1,000 points/day
* Deposit \$10,000 → Earn 10,000 points/day

## Tiers

As you accumulate points, you progress through Vale's growth tiers:

| Tier     | Total Points | Status                   |
| -------- | ------------ | ------------------------ |
| Seedling | 0+           | Just getting started     |
| Sapling  | 1,000+       | Growing nicely           |
| Tree     | 10,000+      | Strong roots             |
| Grove    | 50,000+      | Part of something bigger |
| Forest   | 250,000+     | Maximum growth           |

Your tier is based on your **total accumulated points**, rewarding loyalty and time in the Vale ecosystem.

### Example Progression

With a \$1,000 deposit earning 1,000 points/day:

| Tier    | Days Required |
| ------- | ------------- |
| Sapling | 1 day         |
| Tree    | 10 days       |
| Grove   | \~50 days     |
| Forest  | \~250 days    |

## Key Rules

### Points Are Permanent

<Check>
  Once earned, your points are yours forever. Even if you withdraw, you keep all
  the points you've accumulated.
</Check>

### Withdrawals Adjust Your Rate

When you withdraw, your earning rate decreases proportionally. Your previously earned points remain unchanged.

**Example:**

1. Deposit \$1,000 → Earning 1,000 points/day
2. After 10 days → You've earned 10,000 points
3. Withdraw \$500 → Now earning 500 points/day
4. Your 10,000 points are still yours

### Multiple Deposits Stack

If you make multiple deposits, your total balance determines your earning rate.

**Example:**

* Day 1: Deposit \$200 → 200 points/day
* Day 5: Deposit $300 more → Now $500 total, 500 points/day

## On-Chain Verification

All Vale deposits and withdrawals are recorded on-chain using the Ethereum Attestation Service (EAS):

* **Transparent**: Your points history is publicly verifiable
* **Immutable**: Records cannot be altered or deleted
* **Cryptographic**: Attestations are signed and tamper-proof

## Tracking Your Points

Your points are displayed in real-time in the Vale app:

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Points Badge" icon="award">
    Shows your current total and tier
  </Card>

  <Card title="Earning Rate" icon="chart-line">
    See how many points you're earning per day
  </Card>

  <Card title="History" icon="clock-rotate-left">
    Track your growth over time
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Example Scenarios

### Scenario 1: Simple Deposit

* Day 1: Deposit \$500
* Day 7: Check points → **3,500 points** (500 × 7)

### Scenario 2: Deposit and Partial Withdraw

* Day 1: Deposit \$1,000 → Earning 1,000 points/day
* Day 10: Points = 10,000
* Day 10: Withdraw \$600 → Now earning 400 points/day
* Day 20 (10 more days): Additional 4,000 points
* **Total: 14,000 points**

### Scenario 3: Multiple Deposits

* Day 1: Deposit \$200 → 200 points/day
* Day 10: Points = 2,000
* Day 10: Deposit $300 more → Now $500 total, 500 points/day
* Day 20 (10 more days): Additional 5,000 points
* **Total: 7,000 points**

## Frequently Asked Questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="When do I start earning points?">
    Immediately after your deposit is confirmed on-chain.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Do I lose points if I withdraw?">
    No. You keep all points you've earned. Withdrawing only reduces your future
    earning rate.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is there a minimum deposit to earn points?">
    No minimum. Even small deposits earn points proportionally.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How are points calculated with multiple deposits?">
    Your total balance determines your earning rate. Multiple deposits are
    combined.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What can I do with points?">
    Points unlock community participation and ecosystem benefits inside Vale.
    Vale has not yet published a finalized public formula connecting points to
    token distribution. More details will be shared through official channels.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Start Earning

<Card title="Launch App" icon="rocket" href="https://app.valefi.xyz">
  Connect your wallet and start earning Vale Points today.
</Card>