# BioXP

## What is BioXP?

BioXP is a non-transferable points system designed to reward your contributions and engagement within the Bio Protocol ecosystem. Think of it as a measure of your reputation and activity—the more you participate, the more BioXP you accumulate. BioXP determines priority allocation in oversubscribed Ignition Sales, and can also be minted instantly by spending BIO.

## How to get BioXP?

There are two ways to earn BioXP:

1. Staking `BIO` (which generates `veBIO`)
2. Staking ecosystem assets such as IP Tokens, BioAgent tokens and BioDAO tokens
3. Instant Mint: Spend BIO to mint BioXP at $0.01 per XP, paid in BIO

BioXP earned from staking `BIO` is distributed **automatically each day**, while BioXP from staking ecosystem assets must be **manually claimed each day** otherwise they expire the next day.

## How to use BioXP?

While BioXP itself is not a token and cannot be traded, it unlocks exclusive benefits and opportunities:

* **Priority Allocation in Ignition Sales:** Anyone can contribute USDC to an Ignition Sale, but pairing USDC with BioXP gives you priority allocation when sales are oversubscribed. USDC-only contributors are counted as having pledged 1 BioXP (lowest weight).
* **Enhanced Reputation:** A high BioXP score signals your commitment and expertise within the community.

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## BioXP Issuance Equations

The number of BioXP you earn is calculated daily based on a combination of factors. While the exact formulas are subject to refinement through governance, the following principles guide the issuance for each category.

### 1. Staking BIO

Staking `BIO` is the most straightforward way to earn BioXP. The amount you earn is proportional to your `veBIO` balance, which is determined by both the amount of `BIO` you stake and the duration of your lock-up period. 

```
Daily BioXP = veBIO Balance × BIO Price (USD) × VE_BIO_MULTIPLIER

Where:
• veBIO Balance = Your locked BIO tokens (vote-escrowed)
• BIO Price (USD) = Current market price of BIO
• VE_BIO_MULTIPLIER = Fixed multiplier (NEVER decays)
```

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Learn more about BioXP [multipliers](/bio/introduction/bio-protocol-v2/staking-and-vebio/bioxp.md#xp-multipliers-from-bio-staking) from BIO staking.
{% endhint %}

### 2. Staking Bio Ecosystem Tokens

To incentivize support for the entire ecosystem, staking Bio ecosystem tokens like IP Tokens, BioAgent tokens, and BioDAO tokens yields a greater share of BioXP emissions than staking `BIO` alone. Stakers of newly launched ecosystem tokens receive higher XP multipliers in the token's first 60 days live post TGE, as detailed [here](/bio/introduction/bio-protocol-v2/staking-and-vebio/bioxp.md#xp-multipliers-from-staking-new-ecosystem-tokens).

### 3. Completing Bounties

The protocol may offer BioXP for completing specific tasks or bounties that help the ecosystem, such as reviews of research hypotheses or explanatory content creation.

### 4. Instant Mint

BioXP can be minted on demand by spending BIO at the current rate of $0.01 per XP. Instant-minted BioXP does not expire 14 days after it is issued.

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## Further Reading

For more detailed information about BioXP and how it works, please see the following pages:

* [**BioXP**](/bio/introduction/bio-protocol-v2/staking-and-vebio/bioxp.md): A comprehensive overview of the points system, including how to earn points through staking, and how points are used in Ignition Sales.
* [**Staking & veBIO**](/bio/introduction/bio-protocol-v2/staking-and-vebio.md): Learn how to stake both `BIO` and other ecosystem assets to maximize your BioXP earning power.

## Related Information

**Token Information:**

* [**BIO Token Guide**](/bio/descientists/about-bio-assets/bio.md) - The primary token used in launches and staking
* [**veBIO Guide**](/bio/descientists/about-bio-assets/vebio.md) - Governance token received from staking BIO
* [**All Assets Overview**](/bio/descientists/about-bio-assets.md) - Complete ecosystem token overview

**Earning & Using BioXP:**

* [**Staking & veBIO Overview**](/bio/introduction/bio-protocol-v2/staking-and-vebio.md) - Primary way to earn BioXP through staking
* [**Staking Other Assets**](/bio/introduction/bio-protocol-v2/staking-and-vebio/staking-other-assets.md) - High-yield BioXP earning strategy
* [**The Launcher**](/bio/introduction/bio-protocol-v2/launcher.md) - How to use BioXP in project launches
* [**Join Launches**](broken://pages/watNUGg0rzhIRtsboUr7) - Complete guide to using your BioXP


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