Ecency Points
Learn how Ecency Points work and how to use them for Boost+ and Promote.
Ecency Points
Ecency Points are a reward system built into the Ecency platform to encourage engagement and reward activity.
These points are not stored on the Hive blockchain but are managed off-chain within the Ecency ecosystem.
How to Earn Points
You can earn Ecency Points by:
- Posting via Ecency (web, desktop, or mobile)
- Commenting on others’ posts
- Voting on posts using Ecency interface
- Delegating Hive Power to @ecency account
- Daily activity and engagement
- Referring new users
How to Use Points
Ecency Points can be spent for:
- Boost+: Request a temporary Hive Power delegation to your account.
- Promote: Advertise your post in the promoted section of Ecency.
- Gifts: Send points to other users as a tip or reward.
- Future Utilities: Ecency is continually expanding use-cases for points.
Boost+ vs Promote
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Boost+ | Grants temporary Hive Power delegation using your points. Can lead to curation rewards and more Resource Credits. |
| Promote | Lists post in promoted sections (Web, Mobile) with no votes guaranteed. Lower cost. |
Check Your Balance
To view your Ecency Points:
- Open the Ecency web or mobile app.
- Go to your profile or wallet.
- You’ll see Points, Boosted, and Promoted activity stats.
Sending and Receiving Points
You can send points to other users:
- Go to their profile
- Click on “Gift Points”
- Enter the amount and optional memo
Notes
- Points are non-transferable outside Ecency.
- They are not a token on the Hive blockchain.
- Ecency regularly supports promotions and airdrops based on activity.
- Community does create extra utility on various self hosted games.
- Boost (Account Boost) is a separate mobile-only feature purchased via in-app stores that provides a 30-day Hive Power delegation without using points.