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Utility and Purpose
Welcome Bonus tokens are off-chain assets that mirror the utility of $MESI within the app. By separating them at the backend level, Mesi ensures these promotional incentives remain traceable and secure. Users can utilize their Welcome Bonus for:- Creator Support: Sending tips and making payments to their favorite creators.
- Premium Access: Unlocking exclusive content and advanced app features.
- Account Upgrades: Lowering the barrier for creators to reach higher monetization tiers.
Receiving Bonus Payments
To maintain a high-quality economy and prevent “bonus farming,” only verified, high-value creators are eligible to accept Welcome Bonus tokens as a form of payment.Eligibility Criteria
Tier Requirement
The creator must have reached Tier 5 through standard $MESI lockups.
Activity Benchmarks
The account must demonstrate consistent content uploads and active fan interaction.
Mesi reserves the right to adjust eligibility criteria and engagement benchmarks at its discretion to protect the platform’s economic integrity.
Withdrawal and Conversion
For eligible creators, Welcome Bonus tokens eventually transition into liquid $MESI. This process is governed by a long-term vesting period to ensure market stability.1
Receipt of Bonus
Creator receives Welcome Bonus tokens from a fan for content or services.
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Vesting Period
Tokens are subject to a 365-day holding period from the moment they first entered circulation.
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Conversion & Withdrawal
After 365 days, the creator can withdraw these as standard, on-chain $MESI tokens.
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Reserve Burn
To prevent inflation, Mesi burns an equivalent amount of $MESI from its internal reserves for every Welcome Bonus withdrawal processed.