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User Incentives

Definition

User incentives are rewards or benefits provided to encourage specific behaviors within a digital ecosystem. In the context of cryptocurrency and blockchain, these often take the form of token distributions, fee reductions, or exclusive access to features, designed to motivate participation in network activities, content creation, or platform adoption. Well-designed user incentives are critical for bootstrapping network effects, fostering community engagement, and aligning the interests of users with the long-term success of a protocol. They serve as a mechanism to drive desired user actions.