- Grass Points now divide into Uptime Points and Network Points to better measure user contributions.
- Uptime Points reward time connected to the network and successful referrals.
- Network Points distribute daily based on actual bandwidth usage for web data requests.
- A fixed pool of 1,000,000 Network Points awards each day on a pro rata basis.
- Users track progress via the updated Rewards Dashboard without changing their setup.
Grass announces changes to its points system to provide clearer insights into user contributions on the Grass Network.
The update, effective from Epoch 11, splits Grass Points into two categories: Uptime Points and Network Points. This system tracks both the availability of user bandwidth and its active use for web data requests.
According to Grass’s official announcement, the goal is to reward participation and network growth more accurately. Users do not need to adjust their devices; they simply stay connected to earn points.
The Rewards Dashboard now displays breakdowns of these points, including tiers, milestones, referrals, and epoch history.
Uptime Points Reward Connection and Referrals
Uptime Points earn based on the duration a device stays connected to the Grass Network with bandwidth available for use. Grass states that these points support network expansion by encouraging steady participation.
For example, points accumulate as long as the device runs the Grasshopper app, Android application, desktop application, or browser extension.
Referrals also generate Uptime Points. Users receive them when they bring in new participants who become active, meaning those referrals maintain their own connections. Bonuses apply at certain milestones, such as reaching specific referral counts.
Grass explains that this mechanism fosters community growth. The announcement notes that Uptime Points from referrals depend on the uptime of those active users.
Sources confirm that Uptime Points form the base for rewards, as they ensure consistent bandwidth supply. Grass’s documentation highlights how this ties into overall network reliability.
Network Points Based on Bandwidth Usage
Network Points award when the Grass Network uses a user’s bandwidth for public web data requests. Each day, Grass allocates a pool of 1,000,000 points across users proportionally to their contributed bandwidth.
If a user’s bandwidth sees no use on a given day, they earn zero Network Points for that period.
The distribution follows a pro rata model. Grass provides an example: If the network handles 100,000 GB of traffic across 500,000 users, and one user supplies 10 GB, that user gets 0.01% of the daily pool, or about 100 points.
Bandwidth selection depends on factors like location, connection stability, and prior usage patterns.
Regional demand influences allocation. Users in areas with high web request volume, such as the United States, see more bandwidth use.
Connection stability matters too; the network prefers reliable links to succeed in requests. Grass notes that apps like Grasshopper and the Android version often deliver stronger connections than extensions. Past usage helps, as the system rotates connections for efficiency.
Grass’s technical specs emphasize that Network Points require no extra actions—users just keep devices online. The platform routes requests through user bandwidth to power AI training data collection, per the announcement.
Rewards Dashboard Tracks All Earnings
The refreshed Rewards Dashboard centralizes point tracking. It shows Uptime and Network Points separately, along with referral bonuses and epoch progress. Users view how their contributions build over time, including daily and historical data.
Grass describes the dashboard as a single hub for tiers, milestones, and network impact. It integrates Network Points to give a full view of bandwidth support. Access it via the Grass app or website to monitor earnings without additional tools.
This update aims to make rewards transparent, as stated in Grass’s release. By maintaining connections, users aid the network’s operations in handling public web data.
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