# Referral Program ### **Introduction** At the heart of API3's success is a collaborative network of contributors, clients, and influencers, each playing a pivotal role in expanding the reach and impact of API3's oracle technology. API3 DAO seeks to incentivize the growth of dAPIs by introducing a referral scheme. This program rewards affiliates for successfully introducing a DeFi protocol that leads to an integration of a dAPI price feed. #### How does the referral scheme work? 1. Introduction to a qualified dApp: $500 API3 2. Integration of qualified dApp: $2500 API3 An introduction to a dApp is defined as an introduction to a decision maker withing a DeFi protocol that meets the below qualification. A dAPI Integration is defined as a DeFi protocol that is reading a dAPI within their contracts and can be verified on-chain. **For a dApp to qualify they will need to be:** * A DeFi protocol requiring oracles with over $500k TVL * Actively building and have an active team * Open to basic ecosystem marketing such as adding API3 into docs and listing on ecosystem.api3.org ### How can I get started? Resources have been created to ensure affiliates of API3 DAO are set up to succeed with referrals. Within this space you will find information on: * **Understanding Your Role:** A clear outline of what it means to be a referee in our program and how to get started. * **Target Audience Identification:** Insights on identifying who you can successfully refer to our network. * **Support Materials:** Access to a wealth of resources designed to aid you in your referral efforts. * **Effective Promotion Tactics:** Define strategies for efficiently spreading the word and making impactful referrals, engage the API3 team for support. * **Onboard dApps For Rewards:** Within [this space](https://api3-ecosystem.gitbook.io/eco/referrers/report-activity) you report and validate your integrations to access payments. Head to the[ Partner Onboarding](https://api3-ecosystem.gitbook.io/eco/referrers/become-an-api3-affiliate) section to get started. #### Questions? We look forward to hearing from you, please share any questions with .