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

# Earn with Token Layer

> Multiple ways to earn fees and rewards on Token Layer

## Overview

Token Layer offers multiple revenue streams for different participants in the ecosystem. Whether you're a trader, creator, builder, or referrer, there are opportunities to earn.

## Revenue Streams

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Protocol Referrals" icon="users" href="/protocol-referrals">
    Earn 10% of referred users' fees by sharing your referral code
  </Card>

  <Card title="Token Referrals" icon="coins" href="/token-referrals">
    Earn 30% of creator fees when someone buys a token you referred
  </Card>

  <Card title="Creators" icon="pen-nib" href="/creators">
    Earn \$0.2 - 20bps per trade on tokens you create
  </Card>

  <Card title="Builder Codes" icon="code" href="/builder-codes">
    Build applications and earn fees on orders you facilitate
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## How It Works

### Fee Distribution

Token Layer distributes fees across multiple parties to incentivize growth and quality:

1. **Creators** earn from every trade of their token
2. **Token Referrers** earn from initial token purchases they referred
3. **Protocol Referrers** earn from all trading activity of users they referred
4. **Builders** earn from orders they facilitate through their applications

### Tracking & Claims

All earned fees are:

* Tracked in real-time
* Viewable in your dashboard at [app.tokenlayer.network/earn](https://app.tokenlayer.network/earn)
* Claimable once they exceed the minimum threshold
* Reflected in your spot balance after claiming

## Getting Started

<Steps>
  <Step title="Choose Your Path">
    Decide which earning opportunity fits your goals:

    * Share referral codes for passive income
    * Create tokens to earn from trading activity
    * Build applications to monetize your user base
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set Up Your Account">
    Connect your wallet and complete any required volume thresholds
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start Earning">
    Share your codes, create tokens, or integrate the API
  </Step>

  <Step title="Track & Claim">
    Monitor your earnings and claim rewards regularly
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Incentive Philosophy

Token Layer believes that aligning incentives across all participants creates a sustainable, growing ecosystem:

* **Creators** are rewarded for launching quality tokens
* **Community members** benefit from referring others
* **Builders** can monetize their applications
* **Traders** receive discounts through referral codes

## Learn More

Explore each earning opportunity in detail:

* [Protocol Referrals →](/protocol-referrals)
* [Token Referrals →](/token-referrals)
* [Creators →](/creators)
* [Builder Codes →](/builder-codes)

## Support

Questions about earning on Token Layer? Click the chat icon in the bottom right corner to get help.