Table of Contents
- Introduction: The Referral System as Passive Income Multiplier
- Understanding Ape.Store’s Referral Model
- How Referral Rewards Work
- Setting Up Your Referral Campaign
- Step-by-Step: Creating and Sharing Your Referral Link
- Earning Mechanics: Direct Fees + Referral Bonuses
- Referral Tiers and Scaling Your Income
- Promoting Your Referral Link Effectively
- Tracking Your Referral Performance
- Tax Considerations for Referral Income
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Conclusion: Building Passive Income Through Community
Introduction: The Referral System as Passive Income Multiplier
You launch a token on Ape.Store and earn 50% of trading fees in ETH. That’s already exceptional.
But what if you could earn additional ETH by helping others launch tokens?
Ape.Store’s Referral System enables exactly this: earn referral rewards when your referred creators launch tokens on the platform.
The Referral Opportunity
Direct income (creator): You earn 50% of your token’s trading fees
Referral income (promoter): You earn rewards when others you referred launch successful tokens
Combined: Your income multiplies as you build your network
Why This Matters
Most platforms force you to choose: earn from your project OR earn from referrals.
Ape.Store’s model lets you do both simultaneously:
- Launch your own token (earn 50% creator fees)
- Refer other creators (earn referral rewards)
- Help them launch correctly (using KB guides)
- Earn as the ecosystem grows
This guide shows you how to leverage the referral system to build multiple income streams on Ape.Store.
Understanding Ape.Store’s Referral Model
The Core Concept
Referral rewards align with Ape.Store’s philosophy: incentivize ecosystem growth through community participation.
Traditional model:
Platform markets itself → Users join → Platform profits
Ape.Store referral model:
Users refer friends → New users join → Referrers earn rewards + Platform grows → Everyone benefits
Who Should Use Referrals?
You should use referrals if:
✅ You have a community (Twitter, Discord, Telegram)
✅ You want passive income beyond your token fees
✅ You understand Ape.Store and can explain it to others
✅ You’re willing to create content promoting the platform
✅ You believe in the product (authentic recommendations)
You might skip referrals if:
⚠️ You have no audience
⚠️ You only care about your single token
⚠️ You don’t want to create promotional content
Referral vs Creator Income: The Difference
| Income Type | Creator Fees | Referral Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Source | Your own token’s trading volume | Referred creators’ activity |
| Frequency | Continuous (as people trade) | Event-based (when referral launches) |
| Control | Direct (your project’s success) | Indirect (referral’s success matters) |
| Scalability | Limited by your token | Unlimited (infinite referrals possible) |
| Effort | Low (once launched) | Medium (promotion required) |
| Timing | Immediate (on first trade) | Delayed (when referral launches) |
Best practice: Use both simultaneously for maximum income
How Referral Rewards Work
The Referral Mechanism
When a new creator launches a token using your referral link:
textYou share referral link with potential creator
↓
Creator clicks link (referral tracked)
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Creator launches token on Ape.Store (using your referral link)
↓
Token goes live and starts trading
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Creator earns 50% of trading fees
↓
You earn referral reward (percentage of referral's earnings)
↓
Both of you benefit from the same trading activity
Reward Structure
Referral rewards are typically structured as:
Tier 1 Referral:
- Direct referral (you refer → they launch)
- You earn % of their trading fees indefinitely
- Higher percentage tier
Tier 2 Referral:
- Referral’s referral (your friend refers → they launch)
- You earn smaller % of Tier 2 referral’s fees
- Lower percentage tier (if available)
Example structure:
| Tier | Your Reward | Referral Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | 10% of referral’s creator fees | Direct referral (you referred) |
| Tier 2 | 5% of referral’s referral’s fees | Indirect (referral referred) |
Note: Exact percentages determined by Ape.Store—verify current rates in official docs
Revenue Calculation
Scenario: You refer Creator A
Creator A launches token and it trades $100k monthly
- Creator A earns: 50% of fees = $150 (on 0.3% tier)
- You earn (referral): 10% of Creator A’s $150 = $15/month
Result: Passive $15/month indefinitely (as long as Creator A’s token trades)
Scale to 10 referrals:
- 10 referrals × $15/month = $150/month passive referral income
- Plus your own creator fees on top
Scale to 50 referrals:
- 50 referrals × $15/month = $750/month passive referral income
- Plus your own creator fees on top
Compound over time:
- As referred creators’ tokens grow, their volumes increase
- Your referral rewards increase proportionally
- Eventually: $5k+/month from referrals alone
Setting Up Your Referral Campaign
Step 1: Understand What You’re Promoting
Before referrals, ensure you understand Ape.Store completely:
Read these KB articles:
- How to Launch a Token on Ape.Store in 5 Minutes – Shows speed and simplicity
- Step-by-Step Deploying with Bonding Curve vs Direct V3/V4 – Explains the choice creators must make
Why? You’ll need to explain these options to referred creators. Understanding both articles deeply lets you help them choose correctly
Step 2: Identify Your Audience
Who would benefit from launching on Ape.Store?
Primary audiences:
- Crypto traders/developers: Want to launch tokens, earn fees
- Content creators: Looking for monetization opportunities
- Community leaders: Want to tokenize their community
- DeFi enthusiasts: Interested in mechanism design, creator economics
- Meme coin community: Natural fit for Ape.Store’s positioning
Secondary audiences:
- Influencers: Can help with reach/promotion
- Other launchpad users: Understand value proposition
- Web3 entrepreneurs: Startup mindset, need launching platform
Step 3: Prepare Your Messaging
Create messaging that highlights Ape.Store’s advantages:
Key selling points:
- Speed: Launch in 5 minutes (vs days on other platforms)
- No liquidity requirement: No capital needed to launch
- Fair fee split: 50% to creators (vs centralized extraction)
- Base chain: Low gas fees, growing ecosystem
- Community-focused: Not just extraction, real incentive alignment
Reference the quick launch article for proof of #1
Reference the mechanism design article for proof of #4-5
Step-by-Step: Creating and Sharing Your Referral Link
Step 1: Access Your Referral Dashboard
- Go to Ape.Store
- Login with your wallet
- Navigate to “Dashboard” or “Profile”
- Find “Referral System” or “Earn Rewards” section
Step 2: Generate Your Referral Link
Your referral section should show:
textYour Referral Link:
https://ape.store/?ref=YOUR_WALLET_ADDRESS
Or shortened:
https://ape.store/ref/UNIQUE_CODE
Copy this link—it’s your earning gateway
Step 3: Verify Your Referral Link Works
- Copy referral link
- Open in new browser (incognito/private mode)
- Check that you’re identified as referrer
- Dashboard should show “Referral tracked”
Test before mass promotion to ensure tracking works
Step 4: Share Your Link Strategically
Channel 1: Social Media (Twitter/X)
Post examples:
text"Just launched my token on @ape_store
in 5 minutes. No liquidity needed. 50% of
fees go to creators.
Want to launch? Use my link: [referral link]
Help me build this ecosystem 🦍"
Link to quick launch KB article for proof
Channel 2: Discord/Community
Post in relevant channels:
text"Have an idea for a token? Ape.Store
lets you launch in 5 minutes with zero
complexity. Earn 50% of trading fees.
Details: [KB article link]
Launch using my ref: [referral link]"
Channel 3: Direct Messages/Influencers
Personalized outreach:
text"Hey [Name], I know you've been interested
in crypto/memes. Check out Ape.Store—you
can launch your token in 5 minutes.
They even give you 50% of trading fees (vs
other platforms that extract everything).
If you launch, use my link: [referral link]"
Channel 4: Content Creation
Create content that drives referrals:
- Article: “How I Earned $10k in Referral Rewards”
- Video: “5-Minute Token Launch Tutorial”
- Twitter thread: “Why Ape.Store is the Creator’s Choice”
- Blog post: Detailed walkthrough with referral link embedded
Use the KB articles as foundation
Step 5: Track Link Performance
Your dashboard should show:
textTotal Clicks: 342
Total Conversions (launched): 18
Conversion Rate: 5.3%
Pending Rewards: $450
Paid Rewards (lifetime): $2,100
Monitor weekly to optimize promotion
Earning Mechanics: Direct Fees + Referral Bonuses
Combined Income Model
You can earn simultaneously from multiple sources:
Income Stream 1: Your Creator Fees
Your token trades $100k/month
- Fee tier: 1% = $1,000 in fees
- Your share: 50% = $500/month
Income Stream 2: Referral Rewards
You have 5 referred creators, average $200k volume each
- Total referred volume: $1M/month
- Total fees generated: $3,000
- Your referral rate: 10%
- Your referral share: $300/month
Income Stream 3: Tier 2 Referrals (Optional)
Your referrals referred 3 people who launched
- Their combined volume: $200k/month
- Fees generated: $600
- Your Tier 2 rate: 5%
- Your Tier 2 share: $30/month
Combined Monthly Income:
textCreator fees: $500
Referral (Tier 1): $300
Referral (Tier 2): $30
─────────────────────────
Total Monthly: $830
Annualized: $830 × 12 = $9,960/year
Scalability: Every new referral increases baseline income permanently
The Compounding Effect
As your referrals’ tokens grow:
textMonth 1: 5 referrals, $200k avg volume = $300 referral income
Month 2: Same 5, but volume grows to $300k = $450 referral income
Month 3: Same 5 + 2 new = $400k avg volume = $700 referral income
Month 6: 15 total referrals = $2,000+ referral income
Month 12: 30 total referrals = $5,000+ referral income
Your baseline income grows without additional effort (once referrals are launched)
Referral Tiers and Scaling Your Income
Tier 1: Direct Referrals
What: People you directly refer to Ape.Store
Reward: Highest percentage (e.g., 10%)
Qualification: They must use your referral link AND launch a token
Income duration: Indefinite (as long as their token trades)
How to maximize Tier 1:
- Build large audience (Twitter, Discord, etc.)
- Create high-quality content about Ape.Store
- Share referral link regularly
- Help referrals succeed (guidance improves retention)
- Target high-quality referrals (active traders/creators)
Tier 2: Indirect Referrals
What: People your referrals refer to Ape.Store
Reward: Lower percentage (e.g., 5%)
Qualification: Your referral must be active, and they must refer others
Income duration: Indefinite (as long as Tier 2’s tokens trade)
How to maximize Tier 2:
- Help your Tier 1 referrals understand referral system
- Encourage them to promote Ape.Store to their networks
- Create resources they can use to promote
- Build community of referrers (exponential growth)
Growth Trajectory
textMonth 1: 1-2 referrals (testing)
Income: $15-30/month
Month 3: 10 referrals (active promotion)
Income: $150-200/month
Month 6: 30 referrals (consistent effort)
Income: $450-600/month
Month 12: 50-100 referrals (established network)
Income: $750-1,500/month
Year 2+: 100-200 referrals (mature network)
Income: $1,500-3,000+/month
Key: Income scales with network size, not time spent
Promoting Your Referral Link Effectively
Strategy 1: Content-Driven Promotion
Create authentic content that promotes Ape.Store naturally:
Blog Post Template:
Title: “I Earned $X,XXX in Ape.Store Referral Rewards—Here’s How”
Sections:
- “Why I Started Using Ape.Store” (your origin story)
- “How the Platform Works” Link to KB articles
- “My Token Launch Experience” (your journey)
- “The Referral System Explained” (mechanics)
- “Results After 3 Months” (data/proof)
- “Ready to Try? Use My Link” (CTA with referral link)
Why this works: Educational, authentic, incentive-aligned
Strategy 2: Community Building
Build a community of Ape.Store users:
Discord/Telegram channel:
- Share launch updates
- Help referrals with questions
- Create resources (tutorials, templates)
- Foster community (everyone wins together)
Result: Community members naturally promote within their networks
Strategy 3: Tutorial Content
Create step-by-step guides that include your referral link:
Video tutorial:
“How to Launch a Token in 5 Minutes on Ape.Store”
- End with: “Ready to launch? Use my referral link and get instant support from me”
Twitter thread:
5-tweet breakdown of token launch process
- Include referral link in each tweet’s quote tweet or replies
Result: Educational content + organic referrals
Strategy 4: Partnership Promotion
Partner with complementary services:
- Other creators: Cross-promote each other’s referral links
- Content creators: “I use Ape.Store, here’s why” features
- Trading bots: Integrate referral link into bot recommendations
- Communities: Become Ape.Store ambassador in your niche
Result: Exponential reach through partnerships
Strategy 5: Incentive-Based Promotion
Run campaigns offering rewards to your referrals:
Campaign 1: “Launch Bonus”
- Anyone who launches using your link gets your support/guidance
- Position yourself as “community expert”
- Higher conversion rate (feel supported)
Campaign 2: “Best Performer”
- Monthly award for best-performing referral (highest volume)
- Recognition in your community
- Drives competition/engagement
Campaign 3: “Referral Rewards Share”
- Share portion of your referral rewards with top referrals
- Aligns incentives (you all win together)
- Creates “group effort” mentality
Result: Referrals become more engaged, higher quality
Tracking Your Referral Performance
Key Metrics to Monitor
| Metric | What It Shows | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Total Clicks | Link popularity | Growing week-over-week |
| Conversion Rate | % clicks → launches | 5-10% industry standard |
| Active Referrals | Launched tokens still trading | 60%+ of total referrals |
| Average Volume/Referral | Revenue per referral | Increasing monthly |
| Pending Rewards | Unclaimed ETH | Paid out monthly |
| Tier 2 Percentage | Network effect | Growing over time |
Dashboard Tracking
Your Ape.Store dashboard shows:
textReferral Performance
├─ Total Clicks: 342
├─ Total Conversions: 18
├─ Active Tokens: 14 (77% still trading)
├─ Conversion Rate: 5.3%
├─ Average Monthly Volume/Referral: $250k
├─ Your Rewards (Tier 1): $450/month
├─ Your Rewards (Tier 2): $30/month
├─ Pending ETH: $480
└─ Paid ETH (lifetime): $2,100
Monthly Review Process
Every month:
- Check conversion rate (are promotions working?)
- Review active referrals (how many still trading?)
- Analyze volume growth (are referrals’ projects growing?)
- Calculate expected income (project next month earnings)
- Optimize promotion strategy (double down on what works)
Action: Increase promotion channels that convert best
Tax Considerations for Referral Income
Treating Referral Rewards as Income
Referral rewards are taxable income in most jurisdictions:
Classification: Business income (if you’re actively promoting) or passive income (if automatic)
Reporting requirement: Every referral reward payment is taxable
Calculating Cost Basis
When you receive referral rewards in ETH:
Cost basis = Fair market value of ETH at receipt date
Example:
textReferral reward: 0.5 ETH
Receipt date: Jan 15, 2026
ETH price: $100,000/ETH
Cost basis: $50,000
Tax classification: Ordinary income
Later sell: March 1, 2026
Sale price: $120,000/ETH = $60,000
Capital gain: $60,000 - $50,000 = $10,000
Tax on gain: Long-term capital gains rate
Record Keeping
Maintain detailed records for each referral reward:
| Date | ETH Received | ETH Price | USD Value | Referral ID | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | 0.5 | $100,000 | $50,000 | Creator_A_v1 | Monthly reward |
| Jan 20, 2026 | 0.1 | $100,500 | $10,050 | Creator_B_v1 | Initial launch |
Tool: Use CoinTracker or Koinly to auto-track
Deductible Expenses
Against referral income, you can deduct:
- Content creation costs (tools, software)
- Marketing expenses (ads, promotion)
- Professional services (accountant, lawyer)
- Technology costs (hosting, domains)
Example:
textReferral income: $50,000
Less: Marketing costs: $5,000
Less: Software tools: $2,000
Less: Accountant: $1,000
Taxable income: $42,000
Consult tax professional for jurisdiction-specific strategy
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How long do referral rewards last?
A: Indefinitely, as long as your referral’s token trades.
If a referral’s token eventually goes to zero volume, you stop earning from that referral. But other active referrals continue paying.
Q: Can I earn referrals even if I don’t have a token launched?
A: Yes. Referral income is independent of having your own token.
You can be a pure referral marketer without launching anything yourself.
Q: What if my referral launches but makes no volume?
A: You earn nothing from that referral.
Referral rewards only flow from trading fees. No trading = no fees = no rewards.
This incentivizes you to refer quality creators who will actually build communities.
Q: Can I share my referral link on other platforms?
A: Yes, on most platforms (Twitter, Discord, Telegram, Reddit).
Not recommended: Spam comments, unsolicited DMs (hurts reputation).
Recommended: Natural mentions, community participation, educational content.
Q: How much can I realistically earn from referrals?
A: Depends on network size and quality:
- Small network (10 referrals): $100-200/month
- Medium network (30 referrals): $300-500/month
- Large network (100+ referrals): $1,000-3,000+/month
Timeline: 6-12 months to build meaningful referral income
Q: Do referred creators earn less?
A: No. Referrals earn identical 50% of trading fees, regardless of which referral link they used.
You earn rewards ON TOP of their creator earnings. It’s pure addition, not redistribution.
Q: Can I promote multiple referral links?
A: Yes, but not recommended.
You have one referral wallet. Multiple links all track back to you. Better to have single, clean link.
Q: What if my referral doesn’t know they were referred?
A: They should. Transparency is important.
Before sharing referral link with someone, explain:
- “This is my referral link”
- “I earn a small reward if you launch through it”
- “You get identical terms (50% fees) regardless”
Honest is best for long-term relationships
Q: Can I change my referral reward percentage?
A: No, Ape.Store sets the rates.
You cannot negotiate individual percentages. Standard rate applies to all referrals.
Q: How do I know my referrals are actually launching?
A: Dashboard shows conversion tracking.
“Total Conversions” = launched tokens
“Active Tokens” = still trading
If you referred someone and they don’t show in conversions, they didn’t use your link.
Conclusion: Building Passive Income Through Community
The Referral Advantage
Most platforms choose: creator OR referral income.
Ape.Store lets you build both:
- Creator income: Your token’s trading fees (permanent, growing)
- Referral income: Your network’s trading fees (exponential, infinite potential)
The Scaling Path
Month 1: Launch your token, earn $500/month creator fees
Month 3: Refer 5 creators, earn $100/month referral rewards
Month 6: Refer 15 creators, earn $300/month referral rewards (+ $500 creator = $800 total)
Month 12: Refer 50 creators, earn $1,000/month referral rewards (+ $500 creator = $1,500 total)
Year 2: 100 referrals, earn $2,000+/month (+ your creator fees = $2,500+/month passive income)
Why Referrals Matter for Ape.Store
Ape.Store’s success depends on creators. Referral system incentivizes:
- Community promotion (through aligned rewards)
- Quality network effects (referrers vet their referrals)
- Ambassador culture (users become advocates)
By using referrals, you’re not “gaming the system”—you’re helping build the ecosystem
Your Action Plan
- Read the KB articles: 5-minute launch and deployment guide
- Generate your referral link from dashboard
- Test your link (ensure tracking works)
- Create content explaining Ape.Store’s advantages
- Share your link across your networks
- Track performance monthly
- Optimize based on data (double down on what converts)
- Engage your referrals (help them succeed)
- Watch income compound over 6-12 months
Estimated 12-month result: $5,000-$20,000 in referral rewards (depending on effort and network size)
Appendix: Related Resources
Official Ape.Store Referral Documentation:
- Referral System overview
- Dashboard tutorials
KB Articles (Foundation Knowledge):
How to Launch a Token on Ape.Store in 5 Minutes – Share this with potential referrals
Step-by-Step Deploying with Bonding Curve vs Direct V3/V4 – Help referrals choose their deployment method
Related Tutorials:
- Claiming ETH Fees Guide – Help referrals understand earning model
- V3 Tutorial – Reference for deployment questions
- V4 Tutorial – Reference for advanced deployments
Tax Resources:
- CoinTracker (transaction tracking)
- Koinly (crypto tax software)
- Consult tax professional
Community:
- Ape.Store Discord
- Twitter community (@ape_store)
- KB.Ape.Store forums