# Rewards

#### All Rewards in USDC

* **No confusing token claims**: Unlike traditional DeFi where you receive various governance tokens, LP tokens, and reward tokens, Polystream automatically converts all rewards to USDC
* **No manual swapping needed**: We handle all conversions behind the scenes, optimizing for the best rates and timing
* **Immediate usability**: Your rewards are in the same currency as your deposit, ready to compound or withdraw

#### Automatic Compounding

* All earned rewards are automatically reinvested to maximize your yield
* Compounding occurs at optimal intervals based on reward amounts and gas costs
* Watch your principal grow without taking any action

#### Future Governance Benefits

As Polystream evolves, we plan to introduce:

* **Governance token**: Early users will be eligible for future token distributions
* **Boost mechanisms**: Long-term users can earn enhanced APYs
* **Voting rights**: Help shape the future of the platform

All governance benefits will maintain our commitment to simplicity:

* Future tokens will have clear utility and value
* Governance participation will be optional and user-friendly
* Token management will remain intuitive even for crypto beginners

#### Referral Program

Share Polystream with friends and earn additional rewards:

* Earn 5% of the yield your referrals generate (paid in USDC)
* No reduction in your referrals' returns
* Unlimited referral earning potential

The bottom line: with Polystream, you only need to think about one number—your growing USDC balance. We handle all the complex token management, conversions, and optimizations behind the scenes.