# Airdrop Model

EpicApes is a Free-to-Earn ecosystem where user activity directly translates into real token rewards. Players are rewarded with $EPIC tokens through airdrops based on their in-game achievements and overall contribution to the ecosystem.\
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The airdrop is distributed across multiple seasons. During each active season, players earn $CASH, $EXP, and $SP by participating in gameplay, completing quests, and staking NFTs. At the end of the season, a snapshot is taken to record each player's progress.

Each season has its own dedicated allocation of $EPIC tokens. Any unclaimed rewards are locked for a period of 24 months. After this lock period, the tokens are gradually reintroduced as rewards in future seasons. This structure ensures long-term sustainability and provides ongoing incentives for active participants.

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## Hybrid Airdrop Model: Three Engagement Categories

The airdrop system uses a unique **hybrid model** powered by three off-chain tokens:

* **$CASH** – earned through [in-game activity](/games/epicapes-adventures.md)
* **$EXP** – earned by completing [quests on the platform](/ecosystem/questing.md)
* **$SP** – earned through [NFT staking](/ecosystem/nft-staking.md)

Each of these tokens reflects a different type of contribution to the ecosystem. Together, they determine the player’s final share of $EPIC in each airdrop season. All token-related activities are recorded on-chain, even though the token itself remains off-chain.

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## **Weight Coefficients and Governance Voting System**

Each of the three tokens has a specific **weight** in the airdrop formula (for example):

* **$CASH = 40% (weight 0.4)**
* **$EXP = 40% (weight 0.4)**
* **$SP = 20% (weight 0.2)**

The formula for calculating a player’s airdrop share is:

{% hint style="info" %}
**($CASH × 0.4) + ($EXP × 0.4) + ($SP × 0.2) = Total Share Points**
{% endhint %}

These Share Points are compared to the total of all users' points, and the player receives a proportional amount of the $EPIC tokens allocated for that season.

The weight of each token in the airdrop formula is not fixed. Instead, $EPIC holders can shape the future of reward distribution through a governance voting system.

* Holders vote by locking their $EPIC tokens during a voting period.
* They can choose to increase the weight of one or two tokens.
* No token's weight can be reduced below 10%.
* The total combined weight must always remain 100%.

This system empowers the community to decide which activities should carry more influence in future airdrop seasons. It creates a dynamic and responsive reward structure that evolves with the needs of the ecosystem.

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## **Example Calculation**

Let’s say Season 1 has **1,000 $EPIC tokens** to distribute. Two users participated:

**Alex earned:**

* 2,000 $CASH
* 3,000 $EXP
* 1,500 $SP

→ (2000 × 0.4) + (3000 × 0.4) + (1500 × 0.2) = **2,300 Share Points**

**Nick earned:**

* 5,000 $CASH
* 5,000 $EXP
* 0 $SP

→ (5000 × 0.4) + (5000 × 0.4) + (0 × 0.2) = **4,000 Share Points**

**Total Share Points = 6,300**

**Resulting airdrop:**

* **Alex** receives (2,300 / 6,300) × 1000 = **365.08 $EPIC**
* **Nick** receives (4,000 / 6,300) × 1000 = **634.92 $EPIC**


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