Velvet Gems Epoch 11: Bigger Rewards, Longer Epochs
The next evolution of Velvet Gems begins now.
Epoch 11 of the Velvet Gems Campaign is officially underway, and this epoch introduces one of the biggest structural changes to the rewards system so far.
Starting now, Gems epochs will move from a 1 month cycle to a 3 month cycle.
This means users will now have significantly more time to mine Gems, climb the rankings, and accumulate rewards before distribution.
The current epoch will run until August 10, 2026.
Why We’re Moving to Longer Epochs
The move to longer epochs is designed to create:
Larger reward claims per distribution
Stronger long term participation incentives
More meaningful competition across rankings
Better alignment with long term ecosystem growth
Instead of receiving smaller monthly distributions, users will now accumulate rewards over a longer time horizon, making each claim substantially larger.
This also creates a more strategic environment where consistency and long term activity matter even more.
Perps Gems Are Now Live
Last epoch, Velvet officially launched Perps Gems alongside the release of perpetual futures trading on the platform.
To accelerate adoption and reward early perps traders:
Perps trading currently earns 2x more Gems than spot trading
Rewards are calculated based on Gems earned per dollar spent in fees
The more active you are on perps, the faster you can climb the rankings
As Velvet continues expanding into more advanced trading infrastructure, perps trading is becoming a major driver of Gems generation across the ecosystem.
Rewards Are Live in the App
For Epoch 11, rewards will no longer be announced directly inside blog posts.
Instead, users can now head directly to the Velvet app to track:
Current reward pool
Rankings
Gem balances
Streak multipliers
Trading boosts
Estimated rewards
Visit: dapp.velvet.capital
Ranked Rewards Continue
Epoch 11 continues using the rank based Gems rewards system.
The higher your rank, the larger your share of the total rewards pool.
The system continues rewarding users who bring the most value to the Velvet ecosystem through:
Trading activity
Fees generated
veVELVET alignment
Referrals
Consistency
Top users continue receiving the largest allocations, while all active users still participate in the rewards system.
Core Mechanics Stay the Same
The primary Gems mechanics remain unchanged for Epoch 11.
Earn Gems By:
Trading on Velvet spot and perps
Holding and staking veVELVET
Referring active users
Maintaining your Gem streak
Remember:
Gems must still be claimed daily
Missing a day breaks your streak
Streaks can still stack up to a 150% bonus
Trading multipliers continue using 30 day rolling volume
The Velvet Ecosystem Keeps Expanding
As the platform grows across spot trading, perps, DeFi, and AI powered strategies, Gems continue acting as the core loyalty and incentive layer across Velvet.
The users who consistently contribute to ecosystem growth continue positioning themselves for the largest rewards.
Key Dates
Activity window: May 10 to August 10, 2026
Distribution: August 10, 2026
Epoch 11 Is About Long Term Positioning
This update marks a shift toward a more long term and competitive rewards structure.
Bigger epochs. Bigger claims. Bigger incentives for consistency.
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