# Keys

Keys at THE GUILD offer a dynamic way to earn by engaging in the platform’s ecosystem. GUILD keys provide "<mark style="color:orange;">**Key Holders**</mark>" and users who are above the "<mark style="color:orange;">**Key Issuer**</mark>" in their referral system to earn more rewards.

* <mark style="color:orange;">**Key Holder**</mark>**:** Refers to anyone who owns or just bought the key of a user&#x20;
* <mark style="color:orange;">**Key Issuer**</mark>**:** Refers to a user whose key is being bought or sold&#x20;

### **🛡️ General Functions & Rules:**

* Users can buy or sell keys of other users, as well as their own keys. Each transaction also generates XP, allowing you to level up faster
* Users can hold a specific number of keys per individual based on their tier, encouraging users to advance tiers for higher earning potential.

  * **Novice:** Can hold up to 2 keys per individual user

  * **Adept:** Can hold up to 3 keys per individual user

  * **Expert:** Can hold up to 4 keys per individual user

  * **Master:** Can hold up to 5 keys per individual user

  * **God-tier:** Can hold up to 6 keys per individual user

  > For example, an Expert-tier user can hold 4 keys from each individual like James, Numan, or Leo. If they sell one of Leo's keys, they can buy another to maintain up to 4.

### **🛡️ Fees and Earnings**

<mark style="color:orange;">**Holder Earnings**</mark> are rewards earned whenever a Key Issuer generates a transaction on the platform. A transaction includes:

1. Whenever a Key Issuer completes a Quest/Solver as a Solver
2. Whenever a Key Issuer funds a Quest/Solver as a Seeker
3. Whenever a Key is bought or sold

Holder Earnings are deposited in your <mark style="color:orange;">**Treasure Box**</mark>**.**