# Credits

Credits are used across Stormrae challenges. 1 credit = 1 message. Payments are made in SOL. USD prices are shown for clarity and converted at spot rate at checkout.

#### Pre-Launch Pricing

For the first day of the Portal (before King Arthur launches), all packages are discounted by 40%.

| Package  | Pre-Launch Price | Credits |
| -------- | ---------------- | ------- |
| Starter  | $2.99            | 5       |
| Standard | $5.39            | 10      |
| Premium  | $9.59            | 20      |

#### Launch Pricing

| Package  | Price  | Credits |
| -------- | ------ | ------- |
| Starter  | $4.99  | 5       |
| Standard | $8.99  | 10      |
| Premium  | $15.99 | 20      |

Standard and Premium packages receive bundle discounts of 10% and 20% respectively. The 10-credit and 20-credit packages also unlock 10 messages per day for the rest of the season.

#### Price Curve

Credit prices increase as more credits are sold across the ecosystem. The base price starts at $4.99 for a 5-credit package and rises incrementally with every 5 credits purchased. Bundle discounts remain consistent as the base price increases.

Early buyers get the best rates. The longer you wait, the more credits cost.

#### Where Your Money Goes

70% of every credit purchase goes directly into the prize pool. 30% goes to the treasury to fund referral rewards and special prize pools.

Buying credits also earns you shards. Larger packages earn more.

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