> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://rivrdex.io/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Rewards quickstart

> Join RivrDEX Rewards and earn your first points in about five minutes.

This guide takes you from zero to earning points: connect a wallet, verify it, and make your first rewarded swap.

## Before you start

You need a **SubWallet** browser extension with a Vara account. If you don't have one yet, follow [Connect a wallet](/getting-started/connect-wallet) first — it takes a couple of minutes.

## Join the program

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the rewards hub">
    Go to [rivrdex.io/rewards](https://rivrdex.io/rewards) and click **Connect Wallet**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect your SubWallet">
    Pick SubWallet in the dialog and approve the connection in the extension. Your address appears in the top-right corner.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify ownership">
    A verification prompt appears. Click **Verify** and sign the message in SubWallet.

    <Note>
      The signature is free and moves no funds — it only proves the wallet is yours. From this moment, your trading activity starts counting.
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Link Discord (optional)">
    Click **Connect Discord** to link your Discord account. This unlocks role bonuses (if you hold an eligible role in the RivrDEX server) and is required later to redeem shop rewards. You can skip it for now and link any time.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Earn your first points

<Steps>
  <Step title="Check in">
    On the dashboard, hit the daily **Check in** button — that's +5 points immediately, and the start of your streak.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Make a swap">
    Open the app at [app.rivrdex.io](https://app.rivrdex.io) and swap any pair — see [Swapping tokens](/features/swapping) if it's your first time. Your first swap also completes the **First Swap** mission (+50 points).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Watch the live counter">
    Back on the rewards dashboard, the **"Earning today"** counter shows the points your trading has earned so far today. They become spendable shortly after 00:00 UTC, when the trading day closes.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Claim your missions">
    Open the **Missions** tab and claim anything marked complete. Mission rewards are credited instantly.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What's next

* Keep the streak alive — checking in 7 days in a row pays a +20 bonus, 30 days pays +100. See [Earning points](/rewards/earning-points).
* Watch your XP grow on the dashboard. At Level 3 your loyalty bonus kicks in and every trading point is multiplied. See [Levels & loyalty](/rewards/levels-and-loyalty).
* Save up for the [shop](/rewards/shop) — USDT coupons start at Level 2.