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# What are Points?

1. **Earning Points:** When users stake their assets in the protocol, they are awarded Points as a reward for their contribution. This system is designed to encourage and reward user participation and investment.
2. **Calculation of Points:** The number of Points a user receives is not arbitrary; it is calculated based on two key factors:
   * **Amount of Stake:** The more funds a user deposits or stakes, the more Points they earn. This is to acknowledge the level of trust and investment a user is committing to the protocol.
   * **Duration of Stake:** The length of time for which the assets are staked also influences the number of Points awarded. Longer staking periods demonstrate a user’s commitment to the platform, and thus, earn them a greater number of Points.
3. **Benefits of Accumulating Points:** Accumulating Points can qualify stakers for various future incentives. These incentives might include:

   * **Potential Airdrops:** Points might be used as one of the criteria to determine eligibility for free distributions of new tokens or other assets.
   * **Allocation in New Projects:** Projects in HeLa ecosystem may consider the number of Points held by users as a crucial factor in determining rewards in the framework of Stable x Project partnership program. This means that users with more Points might receive preferential access to new opportunities.

Overall, Points act as a critical component of our reward system, aligning the interests of the users with the growth and success of the platform. They serve not only as a reward mechanism but also as a potential gateway to more benefits and exclusive offers within HeLa ecosystem.

## Quick Summary

<table><thead><tr><th width="204">Chapter</th><th>Details</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Purpose</td><td>Incentive for users to deposit/stake assets in StableHodl</td></tr><tr><td>Earning Points</td><td>Users receive Points as a reward for staking assets in the protocol</td></tr><tr><td>Calculation of Points</td><td>Based on Amount of Stake and Duration of Stake</td></tr><tr><td>Amount of Stake</td><td>More funds staked = more Points earned</td></tr><tr><td>Duration of Stake</td><td>Longer staking periods = more Points awarded</td></tr><tr><td>Benefits of Accumulating Points</td><td>Qualify for potential airdrops and allocation in new projects within HeLa ecosystem</td></tr><tr><td>Potential Airdrops</td><td>Points may determine eligibility for free distributions of new tokens or assets</td></tr><tr><td>Allocation in New Projects</td><td>Number of Points may influence rewards in Stable x Project partnership program</td></tr><tr><td>Overall Function</td><td>Critical component of reward system, aligning user interests with platform growth and success</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Acts as a potential gateway to more benefits and exclusive offers within HeLa ecosystem</td></tr></tbody></table>