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# Referral System

The project implements a **referral-based onboarding system** to encourage organic community growth and reward active promoters.

1. Account Creation Requirement:\
   New players must have a valid **Referral Code** in order to create an account.
2. Referral Commission:\
   \- Referrers receive **5% commission** on all in-game spending by their referrals.\
   \- Commissions are paid in real time, based on the referred player’s transactions.
3. Seasonal Reset Policy:\
   \- At the start of a new season, all player progress within the game is reset to the initial state.\
   \- **Referral relationships remain unchanged**, ensuring that if referred players reinvest in the new season, the referrer will continue to earn commissions.

This system rewards early community builders and ensures that long-term engagement is beneficial for both players and the overall ecosystem.