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Crypto & Web3 Affiliate/Referral Programs

Last updated: 2026-03-15

TIER 1: HIGH-VALUE EXCHANGE AFFILIATE PROGRAMS

These are the highest-earning programs. Crypto exchanges pay lifetime (or long-term) commissions on every trade your referrals make.

1. Bybit Affiliate Program

  • Commission: Up to 30% trading fee commission (can reach 50% for top performers)
  • Sub-affiliate: 10% of sub-affiliates' commissions
  • Signup URL: https://www.bybitglobal.com/affiliates
  • Contact: IB@bybit.com
  • Payment: Real-time settlement, daily withdrawal
  • Requirements: Content creators, traders, influencers with qualifying website/app/community
  • Integration: Referral link, embed in articles, bot messages
  • Can sign up now: YES
  • Where to embed: Telegram bot (/exchange command), devtools site, articles, social posts

2. OKX Affiliate Program

  • Commission: 30% default, up to 50% based on volume/referrals
  • Level protection: 5-month protection period (rate won't drop below first month)
  • Signup URL: https://www.okx.com/campaigns/affiliate-hub
  • Requirements: Must complete identity verification. Some regions require 10 eligible referrals first
  • Integration: Custom affiliate link/code, shareable via any channel
  • Can sign up now: YES
  • Where to embed: Same as Bybit -- bot, site, articles

3. Bitget Affiliate Program

  • Commission: 40% base, up to 50% on spot + futures trading fees
  • Sub-affiliate: Yes, earn % of sub-affiliates' commissions
  • Signup URL: https://www.bitget.com/affiliates
  • Requirements: 100+ followers, community of 500+, or proof of influence
  • Recent update (Jan 2026): Removed 30% operating fee deduction -- affiliates now get full rebate on TradFi
  • Can sign up now: YES
  • Where to embed: Bot, site, articles

4. MEXC Affiliate Program

  • Commission: 50% starting rate, up to 70% (need 5 valid referrals + 2,000 MX tokens)
  • Sub-affiliate: 10% additional commission
  • Signup URL: https://affiliates.mexc.com/
  • Requirements: No fee to join, application review
  • Can sign up now: YES
  • Note: Highest base commission rate of any exchange

5. Coinbase Affiliate Program

  • Commission: 50% of referees' trading fees for first 3 months
  • Signup URL: https://www.coinbase.com/affiliates
  • Cookie window: 30 days
  • Payout threshold: $10 minimum
  • Payment: Direct bank deposit or PayPal, monthly
  • Can sign up now: YES
  • Note: Great for US-based audience, trusted brand name

6. BingX Affiliate Program

  • Commission: 40-50% on spot and futures trading fees
  • Signup URL: https://bingx.com/en/global-partner
  • Payment: Daily commission payouts
  • Top performer bonus: Minimum $4,000 USDT/month base for long-term partners
  • Can sign up now: YES

TIER 2: SOLANA-SPECIFIC PROGRAMS

7. Jupiter Referral Program (Solana DEX)

  • Commission: Custom fee up to 1% on swaps (you set the %). Jupiter takes only 2.5% of your fee
  • Signup URL: https://referral.jup.ag/
  • Docs: https://dev.jup.ag/tool-kits/referral-program
  • GitHub: https://github.com/TeamRaccoons/referral
  • Integration: API-based. Add your referral account to Jupiter swap API calls
  • How it works:
    1. Create a referral account at referral.jup.ag
    2. Set your platform fee in basis points (e.g., 20 bps = 0.2%)
    3. Pass your referral account in Jupiter API swap requests
    4. Earn fees on every swap routed through your integration
  • Can sign up now: YES
  • Where to embed: This is the #1 priority -- integrate into the Telegram bot's swap functionality. Every swap the bot routes through Jupiter can earn fees.
  • Code example: Pass platformFeeBps and feeAccount params in Jupiter API calls

8. Helius (Solana RPC)

  • Commission: No public affiliate/referral program found
  • Website: https://www.helius.dev
  • Pricing: Free (1M credits), Developer ($49/mo), Business ($499/mo)
  • Alternative: They have a Startup Launchpad program for partnerships
  • Action: Contact their team directly to ask about partnership/referral opportunities
  • Can sign up now: NO formal program available

9. QuickNode Referral Program

  • Commission: 50% of referral's first month payment (account credit)
  • Signup URL: https://dashboard.quicknode.com/rewards (must have QuickNode account)
  • How it works:
    1. Log into QuickNode dashboard
    2. Go to Rewards section
    3. Generate unique referral link
    4. Share with developers/builders
  • Limitation: Credit only, not cash payout. Referred person must be new subscriber
  • Can sign up now: YES (need QuickNode account first)
  • Where to embed: Devtools site Solana tool pages, dev articles about RPC setup

10. Tensor (Solana NFT Marketplace)

  • Commission: Points-based reward system, 5% bonus per referral
  • Website: https://www.tensor.trade
  • How it works: Referral bonuses via seasonal point programs, TNSR token rewards
  • Can sign up now: YES (through their platform)
  • Note: Less direct cash payout, more token/points-based

11. Birdeye (Solana Token Analytics)

  • Commission: No public affiliate/referral program found for birdeye.so
  • Website: https://birdeye.so
  • API docs: https://docs.birdeye.so
  • Action: Can still embed birdeye.so links in the bot when showing token data (e.g., birdeye.so/solana/token/{address}) -- no referral fee, but drives traffic
  • Can sign up now: NO formal program

12. Phantom Wallet

  • Commission: No public affiliate/referral program found
  • Website: https://phantom.com
  • Note: Phantom charges 0.85% swap fee but no referral program for third parties
  • Can sign up now: NO formal program

TIER 3: TRADING TOOLS

13. TradingView Partner Program

  • Commission: 30% recurring commission on all subscription payments
  • Signup URL: https://www.tradingview.com/partner-program/
  • Rules: https://www.tradingview.com/partner-rules/
  • Cookie window: 90 days (+ 90 more if they start a trial)
  • Referred user gets: $15 credit toward their plan
  • Payment: Within 30 days after month end
  • Avg EPC: $17.50 per 100 clicks
  • Total paid out: Over $10 million to partners
  • Plan prices: Essential $10/mo, Plus $20/mo, Premium $40/mo, Ultimate $160/mo
  • Important: Commission only on web subscriptions (not mobile/desktop app purchases)
  • Can sign up now: YES
  • Where to embed: Devtools site, articles about trading, bot /chart or /signals commands

14. Coinglass

  • Commission: No specific affiliate program found in search results
  • Website: https://www.coinglass.com
  • Action: Check their site directly for any referral program
  • Can sign up now: UNKNOWN

TIER 4: VPN SERVICES (CRYPTO-ADJACENT)

15. NordVPN Affiliate Program

  • Commission:
    • 1-month plan: 100% commission per sale
    • 6-month, 1-year, 2-year plans: 40% commission per sale
    • Renewals: 30% recurring revenue share
  • Signup URL: https://nordvpn.com/affiliate/
  • Cookie duration: 30 days
  • Bonus: Signing up also gives affiliate access to NordPass, NordProtect, NordStellar, NordLayer, and Saily
  • Can sign up now: YES
  • Where to embed: Articles about crypto security, VPN for trading, devtools site sidebar

16. Surfshark Affiliate Program

  • Commission: 40% on new sales (avg ~60% with performance bonuses)
  • Signup URL: https://surfshark.com/affiliate
  • Contact: affiliates@surfshark.com
  • Cookie duration: 30 days
  • Minimum payout: $100
  • Platform: Tune affiliate software
  • Can sign up now: YES
  • Where to embed: Same as NordVPN, articles about privacy/security

TIER 5: HARDWARE WALLETS

17. Ledger Affiliate Program

  • Commission: 10% per sale (net amount, excluding VAT/shipping)
  • Signup URL: https://affiliate.ledger.com/
  • Payment: Monthly in BTC (or fiat via Impact platform)
  • Perks: Free Ledger devices, exclusive events, NFT drops as you grow
  • Can sign up now: YES
  • Where to embed: Devtools site, articles about crypto security/self-custody, bot /security tips

PRIORITY ACTION PLAN

Immediate (sign up today):

  1. Bybit -- https://www.bybitglobal.com/affiliates (30-50% lifetime trading fees)
  2. OKX -- https://www.okx.com/campaigns/affiliate-hub (30-50% lifetime)
  3. Bitget -- https://www.bitget.com/affiliates (40-50% lifetime)
  4. MEXC -- https://affiliates.mexc.com/ (50-70% lifetime -- highest rates)
  5. TradingView -- https://www.tradingview.com/partner-program/ (30% recurring)
  6. NordVPN -- https://nordvpn.com/affiliate/ (up to 100% first sale + 30% recurring)
  7. Jupiter Referral -- https://referral.jup.ag/ (custom fees on swaps)
  8. Coinbase -- https://www.coinbase.com/affiliates (50% for 3 months)

Within this week:

  1. BingX -- https://bingx.com/en/global-partner
  2. Surfshark -- https://surfshark.com/affiliate
  3. QuickNode -- https://dashboard.quicknode.com/rewards
  4. Ledger -- https://affiliate.ledger.com/

Integration plan:

Telegram Bot (@solscanitbot)

  • Add exchange referral links to /exchange or /buy commands
  • Integrate Jupiter referral fees into any swap routing
  • Link to Birdeye/DexScreener with referral params when showing token data
  • Add TradingView links with affiliate tag to /chart responses
  • Mention NordVPN in any security-related responses

DevTools Site

  • Add "Recommended Tools" sidebar/section with affiliate links:
    • Exchanges: Bybit, OKX, Bitget, MEXC
    • RPC: QuickNode (referral link)
    • Charts: TradingView
    • Wallet: Ledger
    • VPN: NordVPN, Surfshark
  • Add affiliate links to existing Solana tool pages

Dev.to / Hashnode Articles

  • Include affiliate links in relevant articles:
    • "Best Solana Trading Tools" -> exchanges + TradingView
    • "Solana Development Setup" -> QuickNode, Helius
    • "Crypto Security Guide" -> NordVPN, Ledger
    • "How to Trade on Solana" -> Jupiter, exchanges

Social Media

  • Use exchange referral links in tweets about trading
  • TradingView screenshots with affiliate link in bio

ESTIMATED MONTHLY REVENUE POTENTIAL

Program Per Referral (est.) If 50 active referrals
Bybit $5-50/mo (depends on trading volume) $250-2,500/mo
OKX $5-50/mo $250-2,500/mo
MEXC $5-70/mo (highest rates) $250-3,500/mo
TradingView $3-48/mo (30% of plan) $150-2,400/mo
NordVPN $3-5/mo recurring per user $150-250/mo
Jupiter Variable (% of swap volume) Unlimited
Coinbase $5-25/mo (3 months only) $250-1,250/mo
Ledger $15-25 one-time per sale One-time

Conservative estimate with modest traffic: $500-2,000/month With active promotion across all channels: $2,000-10,000+/month