Epochs and Rewards
ZEUS Exchange uses a structured activity and rewards system built around three core elements: ZEUS Points, Epochs, and the Leaderboard. Together they create a transparent framework where user participation directly determines each user's share of periodic protocol fee distributions.
ZEUS Points (ZP)
ZEUS Points are the internal activity metric of the ZEUS ecosystem. They are earned by performing actions that contribute to protocol growth and are used to determine each user's share of the fee distribution pool at the end of each epoch.
ZP are not transferable tokens. They are on chain activity scores calculated and recorded automatically by smart contracts, ensuring that all calculations are transparent and tamper resistant.
Actions that earn ZP:
Trading activity including swaps, opening and closing leveraged positions.
Providing liquidity to the ZLP pool.
Referring new users who actively trade on the platform.
Participating in community events, tournaments, and AMA sessions.
Content creation and ambassador activity.
Participating in governance votes and surveys.
Detailed ZP earning tables are provided below.
ZP Earning Tables
1. Trading activity
1.1 By volume
$100 - $499
0.5 ZP
$500 - $999
1 ZP
$1,000 - $4,999
2.5 ZP
$5,000 - $9,999
5 ZP
$10,000+
10 ZP
1.2 Bonus for PnL
Below 0%
0 ZP
0 - 1%
+0.2 ZP
1 - 2%
+0.5 ZP
2 - 5%
+1 ZP
5 - 10%
+2.5 ZP
10 - 20%
+5 ZP
20 - 40%
+10 ZP
Above 40%
+20 ZP
Additional bonus: +25 ZP if PnL exceeds 10% and the position was held for more than 24 hours.
1.3 Bonus for holding duration
Under 5 minutes
+2%
5 - 30 minutes
+5%
30 minutes - 2 hours
+8%
2 - 6 hours
+10%
6 - 12 hours
+12%
12 - 18 hours
+14%
18 - 24 hours
+15%
1.4 For opening and closing a position
Opening a position
+0.3 ZP
Closing a position
+0.3 ZP
1.5 Consistency bonuses
3 in a row
+2.5 ZP
5 in a row
+7.5 ZP
10 in a row
+20 ZP
Referral ZP Bonus
In addition to the fee based referral reward described in the Referral Rewards section, referrers also receive 5% of all ZP earned by each referred user. This bonus is credited to the referrer and does not reduce the referred user's own ZP balance. It contributes to the referrer's leaderboard position and increases their share of the epoch distribution.
Epochs
An epoch is a fixed time period during which ZEUS Points accumulate and specific activity priorities are active. At the end of each epoch, the rewards pool is distributed among participants based on their accumulated ZP for that period, after which points reset and a new epoch begins.
Each epoch has a theme, a set of active bonuses called the X-Factor, and optional daily tasks that offer additional ZP. The X-Factor is a multiplier that increases ZP earnings for specific prioritized actions within the current epoch, encouraging participants to focus on the activities that most benefit the protocol at that time.
After the testnet period, each epoch will last approximately one month.
Epoch themes and patron gods
Each epoch is inspired by a figure from ancient Greek mythology whose traits define the epoch's mechanics and priorities:
Zeus – power and consistent activity. All trading actions receive boosted ZP accrual.
Ares – aggression and high volume. Large positions and high frequency traders are prioritized.
Artemis – precision and discipline. Accurate, well timed trades earn the most.
Poseidon – endurance and patience. Long held positions and steady participation are rewarded.
Which epoch theme is active at any given time is announced at the start of each new period through official channels.
Example: The Age of Zeus (Epoch 1)
The first epoch runs throughout the entire ZEUS Exchange testnet period.
X-Factor: all trading actions including opening and closing positions, volume, and PnL receive a +10% bonus to ZP accrual.
Example daily tasks:
Reach the top 10 on the leaderboard within the first 24 hours.
Open your first position within 6 hours of the epoch starting.
Share a post about the epoch using the official hashtag.
Leaderboard
The Zeus Leaderboard is a public real time ranking of all participants in the current epoch, ordered by accumulated ZEUS Points.
Your position on the leaderboard directly determines your share of the epoch rewards pool. The higher your ZP relative to other participants, the larger your portion of the distribution.
The leaderboard is visible to all users and updates continuously as ZP are earned. It shows each participant's current ZP balance, rank, and estimated reward share based on the current pool size and total ZP in circulation.
End of Epoch and Reward Distribution
At the end of each epoch, a rewards pool is distributed proportionally among all eligible participants based on their accumulated ZP. The rewards pool is funded from protocol revenue accumulated during the epoch period: the protocol targets allocating up to 25% of trading fee revenue to this pool, subject to a treasury multisig decision. The exact amount and timing of each allocation may be adjusted based on market conditions and protocol priorities.
To be eligible for epoch rewards, a user must hold an active Soulbound Token (SBT). Details on SBT requirements are described in the Soulbound Token section.
Rewards may be distributed in USDT, ZEUS tokens, or other assets depending on the conditions of the specific epoch. The reward structure for each epoch is announced at its start.
Getting Started
To participate in the ZEUS Points and Epoch system:
Mint your Soulbound Token (SBT) from the SBT section of the interface. This is required to be eligible for epoch rewards.
Connect your wallet and start trading, providing liquidity, or completing epoch tasks.
Track your ZP balance and leaderboard position in the Epochs tab.
At the end of the epoch, rewards are distributed to eligible wallets based on your accumulated ZP. Distribution is executed after the treasury confirms the epoch reward pool allocation.
Transparency and Anti-Manipulation
All ZP calculations are executed automatically by smart contracts, ensuring that point accrual is transparent and tamper-resistant. Reward distributions are executed after the treasury confirms the allocation for each epoch, which is then settled on-chain.
To protect against bot activity and multi account farming, participation in the ZP and epoch reward system requires an active Soulbound Token. Since SBTs are non-transferable and tied to verified on chain activity, they make it significantly harder to game the system through multiple wallets or automated scripts.
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