> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.pingnetwork.io/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Ping Points > Ping Points help reward contributors and track everyone’s impact in the Ping Network 2 ping-docs-PP (2).png ## How Points are earned Ping Points are currently earned as part of **Season One**. This season focuses on growing the contributor network and showcasing the Ping infrastructure in action. The main way to earn points right now is through active VPN connection in the [**Ping app**](https://download.pingnetwork.io). More ways to earn and participate will be introduced in future seasons. ### Basic rules Every active user earns **1 Point for every 10 minutes** connected through the Ping app. Points are calculated gradually — they update in real time, not in delayed blocks. Good to know: * You can farm Points even if the app is running in the background or your screen is off (as long as the VPN is active) * There’s no need to micromanage — stay connected, and you keep earning * You can be logged in under one account on multiple devices, but you will still earn 1 point per 10 minutes total (without boosts) ### Referral system The referral program helps grow the Ping Network and rewards both sides. * **Invited users** get a **permanent +10% boost** to their Points farming * **Referrers** earn **15% of the total Points** generated by their invitees (after all boosts are applied) Referral rewards are **added on top** — they don’t reduce what the invited user earns.\ Example: If your invitee farms 100 Points in a day (including points from boosts), you receive an extra 15 Points. ## Boosts **Boosts** are extra bonuses that increase how many points you earn. You can get them by doing tasks in the app. ### **How Boosts Work** * All active boosts are **added together (not multiplied)** and applied to your base farm rate. * Example: +0.5 boost +1.0 boost = **+1.5 total boost** If your base rate is 6 points per hour, you’ll earn **9 points per hour**. * Boosts are **time-based** — they continue running even if you're offline. VPN activity only is affected (1 point per 10 minutes). Referral points are **not** boosted. ### Types of Boosts There are two kinds of boosts: * One-time Boosts Gives a short-term multiplier (e.g. +0.1x to +1.0x for a few hours). * Lifetime Boosts The bonus stays active forever. ## Seasons Ping Points operate on a **seasonal system**. At the end of each season, a **snapshot** is taken of all users’ contributions. **Season One** is focused on building contributors network and showcasing Ping Network infrastructure through the VPN. Future seasons will introduce new earning methods and rewards — details will be announced as they roll out.