# Dividends

Vault Zero’s dividend system ensures that users who contribute to the platform are rewarded as the ecosystem grows. A portion of tribute fees is allocated to a dividend pool, which distributes rewards back to active participants.

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To get Dividends, you must interact with the platform. More interaction will yield greater rewards. Holding the VZ token does not automatically grant dividends or increase your amount.
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**Dividend Page:** [**https://app.vaultzero.ai/dividends**](https://app.vaultzero.ai/dividends)

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## How It Works

* **Proportional Rewards:** Dividends are distributed relatively among participants, reflecting the growth and engagement within the platform.
* **Passive Income:** As the platform thrives, dividends offer steady rewards, creating a system that benefits users over time.

## A Rewarding Ecosystem

Vault Zero’s dividend system is designed to give back to its community, ensuring that everyone benefits from the platform’s success. By fostering sustainability and engagement, dividends are a key part of the Vault Zero experience.

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## Earnings and Payouts

The rewards for these features can fluctuate due to the number of users entered, your activity in the vault, and the fees earned from platform interaction.&#x20;

**Dividend payouts are sent weekly for the prior week's earnings** to the Dashboard for users to claim; these rewards will be in BNB and come from the Dividend wallet that collects a portion of Tribute fees to allocate to these rewards.

> For example, if you earn rewards in  Week 1 of $200, they will be paid at the start of Week 2.

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You can view your rewards live from the Dashboard; however, you cannot claim them until the end of the 7 days.&#x20;
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Vault Zero cannot guarantee dividend returns due to its reliance on platform usage and variable percentages depending on activity.
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## Dividend APR Calculation

While the dividend rate is represented as "APR," it is calculated weekly. This means that the payout amounts, APR rates, and overall earnings will fluctuate weekly, depending on several factors.

* **Eligible Users**
* **Platform Usage**
* **Dividend Wallet Value**

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APR Calculations are done weekly based on the prior history of the vault and its earnings, along with eligible users. Values will be calculated based on the assumption of similar usage on the Vault, and the approximate calculations will be based on the factors above. The APR is **Variable** and can change at any time.&#x20;
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## Eligibility

You must meet a few requirements to gain access to Dividend rewards on the platform. This ensures that active participants are rewarded rather than multiple accounts diluting the pool of rewards.&#x20;

* Must actively use the BNB Vault for a total Tribute submission of $2000 or greater.
* Only usage in the vaults counts towards Dividend eligibility at the moment.

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Once your wallet reaches the criteria, you will never need to meet that criteria again. Note that eligibility is wallet dependent.&#x20;
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Usage before the Dividend feature launch on 3/7 does not count toward eligibility.
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