# Referral program

We wanted to make Sam Protocol more sustainable for its predecessor Carol because we really believe in this Bond/Stake mechanic and for this reason we decided to reduce the percentages for referrals. \
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Earnings from referrals will be 5% of direct referral deposits.

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