5. Vault & Incentive Layer
5.1 Centralized View of Earnings
The Vault is where all protocol rewards flow. It is the interface through which users can stake $MAI, track their play-based rewards, view referral progress, and claim bonuses. It acts as a unifying layer for all incentive flows.
5.2 Staking Mechanics
When users stake $MAI, they become eligible for:
A proportional share of protocol fees
Enhanced game-based rewards
Access to future governance features
Staked $MAI can be withdrawn at any time, though reward eligibility may depend on lock duration.
5.3 Referrals
Referral systems have long powered growth in high-volume applications. On MAI, referrals are structured with:
Direct share of rakeback from referred users
Volume-based tiers
Auto-compounding of referral earnings into Vault rewards
5.4 Early Incentives
Users who participate during the alpha phase—by playing, staking, or referring—will be eligible for retroactive token drops, multipliers, and long-term Vault boosts. These rewards are protocol-native and non-custodial.
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