> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.metapool.app/master/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.metapool.app/master/tokenomics-and-governance/mpdao-governance/vote-to-earn-rewards.md). # Vote-to-Earn rewards With the Vote-to-Earn rewards program, we aim to create a thriving ecosystem where users not only have a voice in decision-making but also benefits by their involvement. In Governance v0.2, we're introducing the payment of rewards on $stNEAR and/or $mpDAO (unlocked and locked) tokens. This approach replaces and improves the distribution of locked mpDAO token rewards, which was a feature of Governance v0.1. This change ensures that participating community members partially have direct access to their rewards, promoting transparency and providing a seamless experience as we evolve our governance mechanisms. **On a monthly basis, 65%\* of stNEAR protocol fees are allocated to the community members in the Vote-to-Earn rewards mechanism**. This mechanism is designed to incentivize active participation within the Meta Pool ecosystem. It involves distribution of the protocol fees among all voters, creating a system where community members are rewarded for their engagement and decision-making within the governance framework. Active participation is pivotal in any governance system, and at Meta Pool, we highly value the engagement of our community members. Meta Pool remains committed to enhancing engagement and ensuring that those who actively participate in the platform's governance are rewarded for their contributions. These rewards are designed to recognize and incentivize the involvement of our users in the decision-making processes of the mpDAO. ### Accounts & Transparency All transfers are made on-chain. Protocol fees are accumulated in the `meta-pool-dao-7.near` account. Monthy on day 3, 65% of the protocol fees are transferred to active voters. The rest is used to finance the mpDAO grants and if not all stNEARs are used, the rest is accumulated in the account `meta-pool-dao-6.near` for future grants. * `meta-pool-dao-7.near` : Monthly protocol fees accumulation * `meta-pool-dao-6.near` : mpDAO Grants reserve ### Claim your rewards To claim their rewards, users simply need to visit the Meta Pool website, in the section [vote -> My Votes](https://www.metapool.app/myvotes), you will be able to claim stNEAR and/or $mpDAO (unlocked and locked) rewards if available.\ \ \*Check the last proposal approved for more details:\ \ --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.metapool.app/master/tokenomics-and-governance/mpdao-governance/vote-to-earn-rewards.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.