# Spring Season: Aark’s Token Mining Is Live

The wait is over. Aark is entering its first phase of point mining—the foundation of our long-term incentive program. This is where traders convert pure on-chain trading activity directly into $AARK ownership.

We’re starting simple, transparent, and liquid: points are earned through trading volume and boosted by staking multipliers. Every week (an epoch) distributes a fixed amount of tokens, and at the end of four epochs, your rewards become claimable.

### TL;DR

* Launch: September 29, 2025, 12:00 UTC
* Duration: 4 weeks → 4 epochs (1 week each)
* Total Rewards: 40,000,000 $AARK (10,000,000 per epoch)
* How You Earn: Trade Perpetuals or 1000x Mode → earn points (1 point per $1,000 traded)
* Boosts: Hold/Stake $AARK to multiply your trading points (details below)
* Distribution: Rewards finalize weekly; all tokens distributed in one batch after Epoch 4

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### Why Token Mining?

Aark’s mission is to redefine trading for the on-chain era. Point mining aligns incentives around real activity: if you contribute volume and liquidity, you earn ownership. No opaque formulas. No hidden rules. Just trade, score points, and claim your share.

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### How It Works

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1\) Earn Points by Trading

All trading on Perpetuals or 1000x Mode counts toward your points.

* Rate:

  \- $100,000 in trading volume = 100 points

  \- (That’s 1 point per $1,000 traded.)

> Formula (Base Points)
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> base\_points = eligible\_trading\_volume\_usd / 1,000

#### 2) Multiply with $AARK Staking (and Holding)

Boost your trading points for a bigger share of weekly rewards:

* 1.1× — just hold 50 $AARK
* 1.2× — stake 50,000 $AARK
* 1.4× — stake 200,000 $AARK

> Formula (Adjusted Points)
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> adjusted\_points = base\_points × multiplier

Example: If you trade $300,000 in a week → 300 base points.

With a 1.2× stake multiplier, you earn 360 adjusted points for that epoch.

3\) Weekly Epochs & Rewards

Each epoch lasts 1 week and distributes 10,000,000 $AARK (\~1% of supply). Your share depends on your adjusted points relative to everyone else’s in that epoch.

> Formula (Your Weekly $AARK)
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> your\_AARK = (your\_adjusted\_points ÷ total\_adjusted\_points\_in\_epoch) × 10,000,000

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Important: Points reset each week. Every epoch is a fresh start, so newcomers can catch up—and grinders can keep grinding.

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4\) Finalization & Distribution

* Finalization: Rewards are finalized weekly at the end of each epoch.
* Distribution: All rewards are distributed in one batch after Epoch 4 concludes.

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### Dates (UTC)

* Epoch 1: Sep 29, 2025 12:00 → Oct 6, 2025 11:59:59
* Epoch 2: Oct 6, 2025 12:00 → Oct 13, 2025 11:59:59
* Epoch 3: Oct 13, 2025 12:00 → Oct 20, 2025 11:59:59
* Epoch 4: Oct 20, 2025 12:00 → Oct 27, 2025 11:59:59

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### Leaderboard Transparency

See your points, rank, and estimated rewards in real time. We designed Spring Season so that everyone can track progress at a glance and benchmark against the field.

* No complex formulas—just volume, multipliers, and a clear weekly pot.
* Weekly resets—each epoch is independent for fair entry points.
* Staking boosts—long-term believers in Aark gain more ownership.

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### Examples

Example A — No Staking

* You trade $500,000 during Epoch 1.
* Base points: 500,000 / 1,000 = 500.
* No multiplier → 500 adjusted points.

Example B — Holding 50 $AARK (1.1×)

* Same volume (500,000): base points 500.
* Adjusted points: 500 × 1.1 = 550.

Example C — Staking 50,000 $AARK (1.2×)

* Same volume (500,000): base points 500.
* Adjusted points: 500 × 1.2 = 600.\\

Example D — Staking 200,000 $AARK (1.4×)

* Same volume (500,000): base points 500.
* Adjusted points: 500 × 1.4 = 700.\\

> If total adjusted points across all traders in the epoch = 1,000,000, then:
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> Example C’s share = 600 / 1,000,000 × 10,000,000 = 6,000 $AARK.
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> Example D’s share = 700 / 1,000,000 × 10,000,000 = 7,000 $AARK.

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### How to Participate

1. Connect your wallet to Aark.
2. Trade on Perpetuals or 1000x Mode to earn points.
3. Boost by holding/staking $AARK to reach 1.1× / 1.2× / 1.4×.
4. Track your progress on the real-time leaderboard.
5. Repeat weekly—each epoch is a new chance.
6. Claim your tokens after Epoch 4 distribution.

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### Fairness by Design

* Clear math. A single point system that’s easy to audit.
* Fresh starts. Weekly epochs make it friendly for newcomers.
* Aligned incentives. Real trading fuels ownership; staking rewards conviction.
* Transparent tracking. You can always see where you stand.

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### What’s Next

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Spring Season is about building trust, volume, and a fair opportunity. Later phases will introduce new mechanics—but the foundation is here: trade, earn, and own a piece of Aark. At the end of Epoch 4, distribution cements the first cohort of Aark traders as stakeholders in our ecosystem.

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### Quick Reference

* Trading that counts: Perpetuals and 1000x Mode
* Point rate: 1 point / $1,000 traded
* Multipliers:
  * 1.1× — hold 50 $AARK
  * 1.2× — stake 50,000 $AARK
  * 1.4× — stake 200,000 $AARK
* Rewards: 10,000,000 $AARK per epoch × 4
* Timing: Weekly finalization; one-batch distribution after Epoch 4
* Start: Sep 29, 2025, 12:00 UTC

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#### Final Word

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This is Aark’s grand opening—four weeks, four epochs, four massive chances to become an owner of the on-chain trading era. Let’s build.
