KuCoin “Gold Rush” Version 2.0——“Expansion”

KuCoin “Gold Rush” Version 2.0——“Expansion”

07/04/2020, 02:00:00

1. Background/Vision

Since the launch of the "Gold Rush" program, more than 600 gold hunters from over 50 countries and regions have brought over tons of new users to join KuCoin.

Based on the market performance of the “Gold Rush” program and the feedback from hunters, KuCoin has decided to upgrade the "Gold Rush" program to a brand new version, bringing more benefits and longer commission periods for hunters. In addition, a $1,000,000 Hunter Referral Bonus Pool has been set up by KuCoin to encourage hunters to bring more fresh blood to the Gold Rush program.

2. Activity Duration

Time for registering as a Gold Hunter: from 12:00:00 on May 25, 2020 to 12:00:00 on November 25, 2020 (UTC+8)

3. Commission Distribution

The commission for the Gold Hunters will be settled at 14:00 (UTC+8) every Monday and distributed to their account within one week in the form of USDT.

4. Upgraded Commission Plan


Previous RulesUpgraded Rules
Commission RateKCS < 200
20% commission rate
KCS ≥ 200
40% commission rate
40% for all
No KCS holding position requirements
Activity Period 3 months6 months

(Note: As it has been over one month since the Gold Rush program launched, the 10% bonus for invitees policy will be cancelled. For more details please see the previous Gold Rush V1.0 announcement)

5. New Incentive for Gold Hunters——$1,000,000 Hunter Referral Prize Pool

In order to give back following the support from hunters, KuCoin has set up a $1,000,000 Hunter Referral Prize Pool to reward hunters who can bring new hunters to the Gold Rush Program.

Hunter Referral Rules:

1.How to Invite Hunters:

Step 1: Invite the user(s) to register on KuCoin via your referral link

Step 2: Direct the invitee(s) to sign up as a gold hunter by filling out this form

(In other cases, please contact community@kucoin.com to refer hunters.)

2.When a Hunter’s Invitee Becomes a Hunter:

During the Gold Rush program, a Gold Hunter (Alice) invites a user (Bob) to register on KuCoin. Then Bob signs up as a Gold Hunter on KuCoin. At the end of every month, Alice will get 10% from Bob’s commission as a referral bonus, which will be paid from the KuCoin Hunter Referral Bonus Pool.

3.The hunter referral bonus will be paid from the $1,000,000 KuCoin Hunter Referral Prize Pool.

4.Bonus Distribution: The hunter referral bonus will be settled at 14:00 (UTC+8) on the first day of every month and distributed to their account within 7 business days in the form of USDT.

6. New Status——“Prime Gold Hunter”

To attract capable and well-resourced corporations and individuals to join the Gold Rush program, we are introducing a new status--Prime Gold Hunter-- which will enjoy customized commission plans, higher commission rates and extra benefits.

You need to apply in order to join the program as a Prime Gold Hunter. Here are some examples of the requirements for becoming a Prime Gold Hunter:

a.Social media influencer (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, etc) with at least 1,000 followers or subscribers on one or more social platform

b.Crypto communities with a minimum of 500 members

c.Have an outstanding referral performance in KuCoin’s Gold Rush program

Please contact community@kucoin.com. Once our team evaluates and ensures that you meet one of the above criteria, your application will be approved.

7. Application for Gold Hunter

Gold Rush Program Sign-up Form

8. Notice

a. Participants must agree and comply with the Risk Control Rules of KuCoin. The use of duplicate accounts and cheating behaviors are strictly prohibited;

b. The release of fake or misleading information or actions in the name of KuCoin that will defame KuCoin are strictly prohibited;

c. If the above-mentioned rules are violated, the platform reserves the rights to warn or cancel the qualification of the hunter according to the degree of the severity;

d. Only referral relationships tied starting May 25, 2020 (UTC+8) will be counted in the program;

e. KuCoin reserves all rights to the final explanation of the program.