Adding Pool Rewards

Incentivize liquidity providers with token rewards on your pool.

Reward programs incentivize liquidity providers (LPs) to deposit into your pool. By distributing tokens to LPs, you can attract more liquidity, improve trading depth, and grow your token’s ecosystem.

How Rewards Work

When you add rewards to a pool:

1. You provide tokens to be distributed over a set period
2. LPs who provide liquidity earn a share of rewards
3. Rewards are distributed proportionally based on liquidity provided
4. LPs claim rewards alongside their trading fees

Benefits of Adding Rewards

Benefit	Description
Attract liquidity	More LPs means deeper liquidity
Reduce slippage	More liquidity = better prices for traders
Build community	Reward early supporters and believers
Bootstrap growth	Kickstart trading activity for new tokens

Prerequisites

Before adding rewards, you need:

1. An existing pool - Rewards are added to existing pools
2. Reward tokens - The tokens you’ll distribute
3. Token on Orca Token List - Required for reward setup
4. Contact with Orca - Rewards require coordination

Process Overview

Adding rewards involves coordination with Orca. Here’s the general flow:

1. Prepare → 2. Contact Orca → 3. Confirm details → 4. Transfer tokens → 5. Rewards go live

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Prepare Your Information

Gather the following details:

Information	Description
Pool address	The Orca pool you want to incentivize
Reward token	The token you’ll distribute
Total amount	How many tokens to distribute
Duration	How long the reward program runs
Start date	When rewards should begin

Step 2: Ensure Token List Status

Your token must be on the Orca Token List:

• Already listed? → Proceed to Step 3
• Not listed? → Request listing first

Note: Include your contact details in the listing request so Orca can follow up about rewards.

Step 3: Contact Orca

Reach out through one of these channels:

1. In-App Support - Use the Support button in the wallet menu (recommended)
2. Community - Reach out on Discord or Telegram
3. Existing channels - If you have direct contact with Orca team

Include in your message:

Subject: Reward Program Request

Pool: [pool address or token pair]
Reward Token: [token name and address]
Amount: [total tokens to distribute]
Duration: [e.g., 30 days, 90 days]
Preferred Start: [date]
Contact: [your preferred contact method]

Step 4: Await Confirmation

The Orca team will:

1. Review feasibility - Confirm the rewards can be accommodated
2. Provide transfer details - Send the address for reward tokens
3. Confirm timing - Agree on start date and duration

Expected timeline: 3-7 business days for initial response

Step 5: Transfer Reward Tokens

Once confirmed:

1. Transfer tokens to the address Orca provides
2. Send the transaction signature to Orca
3. Confirm the transfer was received

Step 6: Rewards Go Live

After Orca activates rewards:

1. The pool displays reward APR in the UI
2. LPs start earning rewards immediately
3. Rewards distribute continuously over the set duration

Reward Parameters

Duration Options

Common reward durations:

Duration	Best For
14 days	Short promotional campaigns
30 days	Standard reward programs
90 days	Long-term liquidity building
Custom	Discuss with Orca team

Distribution Method

Rewards distribute:

• Continuously - Not in discrete chunks
• Proportionally - Based on LP position size and time
• Within range - Only in-range liquidity earns rewards

Claiming Rewards

LPs claim rewards:

• Through the Orca UI alongside fees
• At any time (no lock-up)
• Using the Harvest function

Scenarios

New Pool, New Token

1. Create your pool (Splash or CLMM)
2. Get your token listed
3. Contact Orca about rewards (include listing request)
4. Transfer tokens and launch rewards

Existing Pool, Listed Token

1. Contact Orca with pool details
2. Confirm program parameters
3. Transfer tokens
4. Rewards activate

Extending an Existing Program

1. Contact Orca before current program ends
2. Provide additional tokens
3. Program extends seamlessly

Best Practices

Setting Reward Amounts

Consider:

• Target APR - What yield attracts LPs?
• Pool TVL goals - How much liquidity do you need?
• Budget - What can you sustainably distribute?
• Competition - What are similar pools offering?

Timing Your Program

• Launch timing - Coordinate with marketing/announcements
• Duration - Longer programs build more sustainable liquidity
• Renewals - Plan ahead to avoid gaps

Maximizing Impact

1. Announce your program - Share on social media
2. Provide context - Explain why you’re incentivizing
3. Engage LPs - Build community around your pool
4. Monitor performance - Track TVL and trading volume

Costs

• Reward tokens - You provide the tokens to distribute
• Setup - No fee for standard reward programs
• Platform fees - Standard Orca protocol fees apply to trades

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add multiple reward tokens?

Yes, pools can have multiple reward tokens. Contact Orca to set up additional rewards.

Can I cancel a reward program early?

Generally, no. Commit to amounts you’re comfortable distributing. Discuss edge cases with Orca.

How are rewards displayed to LPs?

LPs see estimated APR based on current reward rate and pool TVL.

What if no one provides liquidity?

Rewards still distribute. Higher rewards per LP incentivizes deposits.

Can I reward a pool I didn’t create?

Yes, you can add rewards to any existing Orca pool.

Related Resources

• Creating a Splash Pool - Simple pool creation
• Creating a CLMM Pool - Advanced pool creation
• Token List - Required for rewards
• Harvesting Yield - How LPs claim rewards