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# Referral Program

Help grow the onocoy network and get rewarded in ONO.

Know someone who runs or could run a GNSS reference station? Or a building with a clear view of the sky that could host one? Refer them to onocoy and get rewarded in ONO

📍 **The program is currently open in Europe only**, for stations and sites in the locations where onocoy is looking to expand coverage. (see full locations [here](https://onocoy.com/priority-locations))

[→ Refer someone now](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfv4UztHjBv4sK_1c7HruqyzC1e7_Qi1ewLlcfng-ojblwnXw/viewform?usp=header)

## At a glance

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="177"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Who can refer</strong></td><td>Anyone. You don't need an onocoy account or a station.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>What you can refer</strong></td><td>A <strong>station owner</strong> (someone who runs or will run a GNSS reference station) or a <strong>rooftop host</strong> (someone who owns or manages a site that could host one)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Where</strong></td><td><strong>Europe only</strong>, for now. Stations and sites within <strong>25 km</strong> of a location where onocoy is looking to expand coverage</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Rewards</strong></td><td>Paid in <strong>ONO</strong> to your <strong>Solana wallet</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Program period</strong></td><td>01/11/2026 - 02/01/2027</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Two types of referral

<table data-header-hidden data-search="false"><thead><tr><th width="170"></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><br></td><td>Station owner referral</td><td>Rooftop host referral</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Who you refer</strong></td><td>A person or company that operates, or wants to operate, their own GNSS reference station</td><td>A person who <strong>owns or manages a building or site</strong> and can approve installing a station on it</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Do they need equipment?</strong></td><td>Yes. They own or will buy the station hardware.</td><td>No. They provide the location. onocoy organises the station and its installation.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Do they need GNSS knowledge?</strong></td><td>Yes, or willingness to learn</td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Typical examples</strong></td><td>Surveyors, agricultural contractors, existing GNSS station operators, tech enthusiasts</td><td>Farm owners, warehouse or factory managers, facility managers of office buildings, schools, water utilities, telecom site owners, private households…</td></tr><tr><td><strong>What they get</strong></td><td>×3 their onocoy rewards for 12 months</td><td>Compensation for hosting, agreed individually with onocoy</td></tr><tr><td><strong>What you get</strong></td><td>$100 or $50 in ONO</td><td>$15 + $15 in ONO</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Rooftop host referrals in detail

#### What it means

A rooftop host referral is about a **place** (mostly a rooftop)? You know someone who owns or manages a building, or another elevated site, that would be a good spot for a GNSS reference station. You put us in touch, and onocoy takes it from there.

The host does not need to buy equipment, know anything about GNSS, or manage the station.

#### What gets installed

* A **small GNSS antenna**, about the size of a dinner plate, fixed to a short mast or bracket on the roof
* A **small receiver box**, installed indoors or in a weatherproof enclosure, connected to the antenna by a cable
* **Power and internet**: the station runs continuously, using about as much power as a Wi-Fi router

Installation is arranged by onocoy, either directly or through a partner or a station operator in the area. The details are agreed with the host before anything is installed.

#### What makes a good site

| **Requirement**            | **What it means**                                                                                                                |
| -------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Open view of the sky**   | Nothing tall around the antenna: no higher buildings, trees or large structures blocking the sky, especially towards the horizon |
| **Power supply**           | A mains power socket on the roof, or close enough to run a cable                                                                 |
| **Internet connection**    | Ethernet preferred. Wi-Fi or 4G/5G can work.                                                                                     |
| **Safe access**            | Safe access to the roof for installation and occasional maintenance                                                              |
| **Long-term availability** | The station can stay in place for several years                                                                                  |
| **Permission**             | The person you refer can approve the installation themselves (owner or manager), not only a tenant                               |
| **Location**               | In Europe, within 25 km of a[ priority location](https://onocoy.com/priority-locations)                                          |

**Good examples**: flat roofs of farms, warehouses, industrial buildings, offices, schools, water towers, telecom masts. **Usually not suitable**: roofs surrounded by taller buildings, sites under trees, apartments without roof access, or sites where onocoy already has a station nearby.

#### What happens after you refer a rooftop host

1. We email the host once and invite them to tell us about the site: location, building type, sky view, power and internet.
2. Our team checks the site against the requirements above. → **Your first $15 in ONO**.
3. We contact the host to discuss compensation and installation.
4. A station is installed and goes live on the site. → **Your second $15 in ONO**.

Rooftop referrals can take longer than station referrals, because each site needs to be checked and an installation organised.

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## How it works

1. **You submit a referral**. Fill in the[ referral form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfv4UztHjBv4sK_1c7HruqyzC1e7_Qi1ewLlcfng-ojblwnXw/viewform) with your email, your Solana wallet address, the type of referral, and the email of the person you are referring.
2. **We contact them**. We send them one email explaining onocoy, with a short form to tell us about their station or site.
3. **They tell us more**. Station owners share their station details. Rooftop hosts share details about their site.
4. **We check eligibility**. We confirm the station or site is in Europe, within 25 km of a location where we are looking to expand coverage.
5. **The station goes live**. A station owner registers their station on onocoy. For a rooftop, our team works with the host to get a station installed.
6. **We verify and pay**. Once the conditions below are met, your reward is sent in ONO to your Solana wallet.

## Rewards

#### For you, the referrer

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="182"></th><th width="268"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Referral type</strong></td><td><strong>When it's earned</strong></td><td><strong>Reward</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Station owner</strong></td><td>The referred station has been online for <strong>3 months</strong> and meets onocoy's standard reward requirements</td><td><strong>$100 in ONO</strong> for the first 10 station referrals of the program<br><strong>$50 in ONO</strong> for every station referral after that</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Rooftop host</strong>: step 1</td><td>onocoy confirms the site is eligible</td><td><strong>$15 in ONO</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Rooftop host</strong>: step 2</td><td>A station is installed and live on that site</td><td><strong>$15 in ONO</strong></td></tr></tbody></table>

\* The first 10 station referrals across the whole program, not per referrer whose referred station is registered on onocoy, in order of referral submission.

#### For the station owner you refer

A referred station owner receives **×3 their total onocoy rewards for the first 12 months** after their station goes live.

The boost applies to rewards earned under onocoy's standard reward rules, so the station still needs to meet the usual quality and availability requirements.&#x20;

* Min Availability Scale. 0.9
* Min Quality Scale: 0.8&#x20;

#### For the rooftop host

Site hosts are compensated for hosting a station. The terms are agreed individually with onocoy before installation.

## Eligibility

A referral qualifies when all of the following are true:

* The station or site is located **in Europe for our priority locations (see** [**here**](https://onocoy.com/priority-locations)**)**
* It is within **25 km of a location where onocoy is looking to expand coverage.** Not sure if a location qualifies? Submit it anyway, we check every referral.
* The referred person confirms they are interested by completing the follow-up form.
* The station is **new to onocoy**: its receiver has never been registered on the network before.
* The station is online and meets onocoy's standard reward requirements (quality and availability) for the period required.
* The referrer and the referred person are **different people**, with different emails and different wallets.

## How rewards are paid

* **Currency**: rewards are paid in **ONO**. Rewards quoted in US dollars are converted to ONO at the ONO/USD market price on the payout date.
* **Wallet**: rewards are sent to the **Solana wallet** you entered in the referral form. Before each payout we email you to confirm the address.
* **Timing**: payouts are processed once a referral has been confirmed (station set up after 3 months, Rooftop in 2 steps: eligible rooftop, station hosted on it).
* **Notification**: you receive an email when your reward has been sent.

⚠️ **Check your wallet address carefully**. Blockchain transfers cannot be reversed. ONO sent to a wrong address cannot be recovered.

## Rules

* **First come, first served**. If the same person or site is referred more than once, the first submission counts.
* **No self-referrals**. You can't refer to yourself, a second account of yours, or a station you already own or operate. (we can easily verify it)
* **Existing stations don't qualify**. A station or receiver that has been on onocoy before is not eligible, even if it moves location.
* **One reward per station**. Each station earns one referral reward, whatever the number of referrers involved.
* **Open referrals limit**. You can have up to **10 open referrals** at a time.
* **Expiry**. A referral that hasn't led to an eligible site or a registered station within **90 days expires**.
* **Consent**. Only referred people who know you are sharing their email with onocoy.
* **Fair use**. onocoy may reject any referral or withhold a reward in case of fraud, abuse, false information, or a breach of these rules.

## Your data

* **Referrer**: we use your email and wallet address only to run the program and pay your rewards.
* **Referred person**: we use their email to send one invitation. If they don't reply within 14 days, their email is deleted.
* **Locations**: station and site coordinates are used only to check eligibility and to match the referral to the registered station. They are not published as part of this program.
* Full details:[ Privacy Policy](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UgZ9JNB0cR97Tq_oVGTuhkNS3QMvxI2-TuM0lr4DN-I/edit?tab=t.wpye2zoftlj0).

## Taxes

You are responsible for declaring and paying any taxes due on rewards received, according to the rules of your country.

## FAQ

**Do I need an onocoy account or a station to refer someone?** No. Anyone with an email address and a Solana wallet can take part.

**Is the program available outside Europe?** Not yet. For now, only stations and sites located in Europe  are eligible. Any change will be announced on this page.

**How do I know if a location qualifies?** You don't need to check. As long as it's in Europe, submit the referral and we verify it against the locations where we are looking to expand coverage. If it doesn't qualify, we let you know.

**Can I refer both a station owner and a rooftop?** Yes. You can submit as many referrals as you like, with up to 10 open at a time.

**When do I get paid for a station referral?** After the referred station has been online for 3 months and meets the standard reward requirements. Payouts are then made in the next batch.

**The person I referred to didn't get the email.** Ask them to check their spam or junk folder for an email from onocoy. If it isn't there, contact us at <support@onocoy.com>.

**I entered the wrong wallet address.** Contact <support@onocoy.com> before your reward is paid. We also ask you to confirm your wallet by email before each payout.

**The station I referred to went offline.** Do I still get the reward? The station needs to stay online and meet the standard requirements for the full 3 months. If it goes offline for an extended period, the reward may be delayed or cancelled.

**What is a mountpoint?** The identifier of a station on onocoy. Station owners find it in their onocoy console once the station is registered.

## Changes to the program

onocoy may update, pause or end this program at any time. Changes are published on this page. Referrals submitted before a change are handled under the rules in place when they were submitted.

Questions? Contact <support@onocoy.com>.

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