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RE: eSteem and Steem referrals, incentivize users to invite friends

in #esteem8 years ago

1% is simple. It adds incentive without drastically affecting payouts.
Of course, as with all features, it becomes challenging to counter gaming the system.

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Thank you for suggestions! Would you elaborate on gaming the system part?! ;)

Well, if you get a percentage of the earnings of anyone you refer, then it could be gamed by creating tons of fake accounts that continue curating and/or post just to make that tidbit for the referrer. If someone created a lot of these accounts, they could make enough to make it worthwhile.
Would it be worth it? No clue... just possible. No matter what is done, however, someone's always finding a way to game it. I love the idea and hope it comes through soon.

Yes, beneficiary only works on post and comment rewards. And if someone creates a lot of accounts, earns through making post/comment which means they bringing value, because people rewarding their contribution. You are right about nature of humans :)