Your Complete Guide to Rewards on OKX Boost

Get started with frequent, predictable allocations from top and emerging projects

OKX Boost is designed to connect your DEX trading activity with potential rewards from emerging projects. Trade on OKX DEX to build eligibility for various reward opportunities and early access programs - no complex strategies needed.

πŸ’‘ Quick Start Summary Trade on OKX DEX β†’ Build Boost metrics β†’ Participate in events β†’ Claim rewards

Getting Started: Your Path to Rewards

What You Need

  • Your OKX Wallet

  • Trading activity on OKX DEX

  • Keep your balance active with supported assets

Start Your Rewards Journey: 4 Simple Steps

  1. Trade on OKX DEX - Every trade builds your Boost Volume

  2. Keep your balance active - Your Boost Balance adds to your eligibility

  3. Pick your path - Choose X Launch, Giveaways, or Trading Competitions

  4. Track and claim - All rewards live in your Boost Rewards Centre

Think of it as a DEX loyalty program that finally puts regular traders first.

Your Boost Metrics: What Really Matters

⚠️ Important to Remember

Boost Volume: Your 15-day average trading volume

Boost Balance: Your 15-day average token balance (stablecoins, LSTs, major tokens)These two numbers influence your reward eligibility across all activities.

Boost Volume: Your Trading Recognition

What it measures: Your average trading volume on Solana and EVM-compatible networks via OKX DEX aggregator over the past 15 days.

Why it matters:

  • Every trade you make may earn you Boost credit

  • Calculated based on trading pairs and fee tiers for fairness

  • Your trading activity level may determine eligibility and potential reward shares

  • Designed to recognize consistent trading activity

Boost Balance: Your Active Engagement

What it tracks: Your daily average balance of Group 1 tokens (major native tokens, liquid staking tokens, and stablecoins) over the past 15 days.

Why it counts:

  • May add to your eligibility for X Launch events

  • Combined with Boost Volume for comprehensive assessment

  • Helps ensure rewards are directed to active participants

πŸ” Quick Check: Am I Building Strong Metrics?

βœ… Trading regularly on OKX DEX (not just large one-time trades)

βœ… Maintaining supported token balance in wallet

βœ… Engaging across different trading pairs and networks

β†’ You're on the right track!

Three Ways to Earn with Boost

Feature

X Launch

Giveaways

Trading Competitions

Best For

Early access seekers

Explorers

Competitive traders

Requirements

Boost metrics

Boost metrics

Active trading

Rewards

Project tokens

Project tokens, points, or TGE opportunities

Project token prize pools

Frequency

Regular launches

Weekly/bi-weekly

Multiple per month

1. X Launch: Your Gateway to Emerging Projects

The bottom line: Get early access to carefully vetted projects based on your trading activity

What you get:

  • Access to carefully selected emerging projects (subject to availability)

  • Potential share of reward pools based on your trading volume

  • Allocation through DEX trading activity assessment

  • Early access opportunities based on trading activity

How X Launch Works: 3 Simple Steps

  1. Meet Requirements - Build your Boost metrics through consistent trading

  2. Get Notified - Follow announcements for upcoming launches

  3. Potential Rewards - Your allocation may be calculated based on your trading activity

Requirements to participate:

  • Requirements vary by project for each X Launch event

  • Eligibility may be determined by your Boost volume and balance

  • Specific thresholds announced with each launch

πŸ‘‰ Check X Launch events

2. Giveaways: Learn and Earn

The bottom line: Interactive learning that pays you back. Turn project discovery into tangible benefits while expanding your knowledge.

What you get:

  • Simple task completion for reward qualification

  • Potential enhanced rewards for consistent trading

  • Discover projects while earning tangible benefits

πŸ‘‰ Join Giveaways

3. Trading Competitions: Competitive Trading

The bottom line: Showcase your trading skills in a competitive environment. Top performers share rewards from prize pools.

What you get:

  • Regular trading contests, with rewards based on your ranking

  • Competition formats based on volume and performance

  • Recognition on leaderboards with exclusive prizes

  • Community-driven trading challenges

How Competitions Work

Competition structure:

  • Competition rules and formats vary by campaign

  • Leaderboard rankings typically determine reward allocation

  • Eligibility criteria and minimum requirements differ per competition

  • Specific trading pairs and timeframes announced with each event

  • Rewards must be claimed in the Rewards Centre within specified timeframes

Reward pool allocation:

  • Reward distribution varies by competition and total prize pool

  • Higher rankings consistently receive larger allocations

  • Specific reward tiers and eligible positions announced with each competition

πŸ‘‰ Trade competitions

How Rewards Work: Fair and Transparent

The universal principle: Higher Boost metrics = larger reward allocation

Activity Type

How Your Share is Calculated

Distribution process

X Launch

Based on your Boost Volume and Balance relative to all participants

Timeline varies by project, tokens sent to wallet

Giveaways

Task completion + trading consistency bonus

Process through Rewards Centre

Trading Competitions

Leaderboard position determines your prize pool share

Claim within specified timeframes or rewards expire

Staying in the Loop: Events and Notifications

How you'll know about new opportunities:

Ready to turn your trading into rewards? Start now: https://web3.okx.com/ul/kW921z

The onchain economy is growing rapidly. With Boost, you can be at the center of it, earning continuous rewards and getting early access to the next generation of promising projects.

Disclaimer
This content is provided for informational purposes only and may cover products that are not available in your region. It is not intended to provide (i) investment advice or an investment recommendation; (ii) an offer or solicitation to buy, sell, or hold crypto/digital assets, or (iii) financial, accounting, legal, or tax advice. Crypto/digital asset holdings, including stablecoins and NFTs, involve a high degree of risk and can fluctuate greatly. You should carefully consider whether trading or holding crypto/digital assets is suitable for you in light of your financial condition. Please consult your legal/tax/investment professional for questions about your specific circumstances. Information (including market data and statistical information, if any) appearing in this post is for general information purposes only. Some content may be generated or assisted by artificial intelligence (AI) tools. While all reasonable care has been taken in preparing this data and graphs, no responsibility or liability is accepted for any errors of fact or omission expressed herein. OKX Web3 Wallet and its ancillary services are not offered by OKX Exchange and are subject to the OKX Web3 Ecosystem Terms of Service.

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