# Earning Points

Participants can earn points through various activities categorized into three streams:&#x20;

* [Trading Points](https://docs.ithacaprotocol.io/docs/ecosystem/airdrops/season-one/trading-points) -  Executing trades and placing orders in the platform. Most of the points distributed will be in this category, reflecting the ecosystem’s long-term incentives.
* [Engagement Points](https://docs.ithacaprotocol.io/docs/ecosystem/airdrops/season-one/engagement-points) - Engaging in activites that wil assist community growth during Season One. &#x20;
* [Special Points](https://docs.ithacaprotocol.io/docs/ecosystem/airdrops/season-one/badges-and-special-points) - Participating in special campaigns and earning badges in the platform.&#x20;

Points are awarded once a day and can be seen in the Airdrop leaderboard in the Ithaca app.

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Engagement and Special Points will only be activated subject to protocol activity. For more information on activation criteria [click here](https://docs.ithacaprotocol.io/docs/ecosystem/airdrops/season-one/point-activation-sybil-resistance).&#x20;
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&#x20;A more detailed breakdown of each incentive stream follows. As we progress, adjustments to these might be announced based on community feedback.

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