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# Referral Welcome Bonus

Upon successfully referring a new user, the referral welcome bonus provides both the referrer and the new user with an incentive, such as bonus tokens or discounts. The welcome bonus encourages users to share the platform with their networks and enhances the onboarding experience for newcomers.