# Profit distribution

ZEUS Exchange distributes 25% of its profits to active users through a gamified reward system, ensuring fair and transparent allocation based on user contributions.

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### Overview of Profit Sharing

We allocate 25% of all platform profits (primarily from trading fees) to the community. This distribution occurs at the end of each "Epoch" — a fixed period lasting approximately one month — where rewards are airdropped directly to eligible users.

Unlike traditional models, profit sharing is not random or opaque. It is determined by Zeus Points (ZP), the platform's internal activity currency introduced through our gamification system. Your share of the profits is proportional to the ZP you accumulate during the epoch, rewarding genuine engagement over mere volume or farming.

This approach solves common DeFi issues like bot exploitation and unclear incentives, focusing instead on real users who contribute to the ecosystem's growth.

### How Rewards Are Calculated and Distributed

1. Profit Pool Formation: 25% of monthly trading fees form the reward pool.
2. Earning Zeus Points (ZP): ZP are earned through a variety of actions, turning everyday interactions into rewarding experiences. Key categories include: Trading Activity, Liquidity Provision, Community and Other Actions.&#x20;
3. All ZP earnings are handled by smart contracts for transparency and security. For a complete list of actions and multipliers, refer to the Gamification page.

Distribution Mechanics:

* At epoch end, the reward pool is divided among users based on their total ZP share (your ZP / total ecosystem ZP).
* Rewards are airdropped automatically to your wallet.
* Active SBT (Soulbound Token) holders may qualify for enhanced shares, tying identity to rewards for sybil resistance.

### Benefits for Users

* Transparency: Always know your ZP balance, leaderboard position, epoch end date, and estimated reward size — no blind guessing.
* Fairness: Rewards favor real engagement (traders, LPs, community builders) over bots or passive farming.
* Ongoing Incentives: Unlike one-time airdrops, this system provides consistent monthly payouts, encouraging long-term participation.
* Ecosystem Growth: By tying profits to activity, ZEUS builds a vibrant, self-sustaining community where everyone benefits from platform success.

This gamified profit distribution turns ZEUS into more than a DEX — it's an engaging ecosystem where your actions directly translate to real earnings. Join the leaderboard and start accumulating ZP today!
