Genesis Points FAQ
The most frequently asked questions about Genesis Agent Tokens, points, cooldowns, and participation in the Virtuals Protocol ecosystem.
This FAQ reflects the current system as of May 15th, 2025. Details may evolve over time as the protocol iterates.
Can I sell my Genesis Agent Tokens?
Yes. You’re free to buy, sell, or hold Genesis Agent Tokens at any time.
TP Cooldown only applies to tokens received through your Genesis Launch allocation.
If you buy Genesis tokens from the secondary market, you can trade freely, unless your total Genesis balance drops below your original allocation.
Holding your full allocation makes you eligible for the Diamond Hand Bonus
Selling below your allocation triggers a 10-day TP Cooldown
What is TP Cooldown?
TP stands for Take Profit.
Cooldown is a 10-day period triggered when your Genesis agent holdings fall below your Genesis Launch allocation.
During TP Cooldown:
You still earn points, but at a reduced rate
The reduction is proportional to how much of your allocation you sold
You can still pledge points to Genesis launches
Cooldown applies across your wallet cluster
Does partial selling trigger cooldown?
Yes.
Selling even one Genesis token from your allocation triggers the full 10-day TP Cooldown.
Your daily point rate is dynamically reduced based on how much of your allocation was sold.
Can I earn points during cooldown?
Yes, but at a reduced daily rate.
You continue to earn points during cooldown, but your bonus is temporarily scaled down based on how much of your allocation you sold.
Point earnings recover gradually over the 10-day cooldown period.
What is Diamond Hand Bonus?
The Diamond Hand Bonus rewards users who maintain or grow their Genesis allocation with daily bonus points.
You must claim your bonus within 24 hours, or the points will expire
Once claimed, all points remain valid for 14 days starting from the day they were received
The Virtuals team cannot recover expired, unclaimed points.
Do secondary market tokens earn the Diamond Hand Bonus?
Yes, with different outcomes depending on whether you participated in Genesis.
If you participated in a Genesis Launch:
You are eligible for the Diamond Hand Bonus as long as you maintain or grow your Genesis holdings
Your bonus reflects both your original allocation and your current onchain balance
Selling below your allocation triggers TP Cooldown and reduces your bonus
If you did not participate in Genesis Launch:
You can still earn the Diamond Hand Bonus by holding Genesis tokens purchased from the secondary market
However, the reward structure may differ from Genesis participants
Bonus outcomes may vary depending on onchain behavior and holding patterns
TP Cooldown does not apply If you did not participate in Genesis Launch:
Summary
Genesis participants: Holding more can deepen rewards
Secondary buyers: Can earn, but bonus rates may differ
Cooldown only applies when dropping below your allocation
When does TP cooldown apply to secondary market trading?
If you participated in a Genesis Launch: TP Cooldown only activates if your total Genesis balance drops below your Genesis Launch allocation.
If you did not participate in Genesis Launch: TP Cooldown does not apply If you did not participate in Genesis Launch. You can freely buy or sell tokens from the secondary market as long as your holdings stay at or above your allocation.
Does TP Cooldown apply across wallets?
Yes.
TP Cooldown applies across your entire wallet cluster.
Once wallets are linked or identified as part of the same cluster, cooldown is enforced across the group.
This prevents users from wallet hopping to bypass cooldown penalties and ensures onchain fairness.
Can the Virtuals Protocol team remove or shorten TP cooldown?
No.
TP Cooldown cannot be modified by the Virtuals Protocol team.
You may still earn points during cooldown (at a reduced rate) , this is normal and expected behavior.
How are DAILY Yap-for-Points rewards distributed?
Rewards are distributed DAILY based on:
Connecting your X (Twitter) account to Virtuals Protocol (Guide Here)
You do not need to be a Kaito staker to earn Yap-for-Points rewards.
Logic:
Kaito stakers: If you meet the criteria (For those staking over 5000 $KAITO) you’ll receive points automatically. But you still have to connect your X (Twitter) account to Virtuals Protocol.
Non-Kaito users: Simply connect your X (Twitter) account to Virtuals Protocol and start yapping. You'll reeive points automatically.
Can developer wallets earn Genesis Points?
Yes, but with key restrictions to prevent conflicts of interest and point manipulation.
Developer wallets are eligible for Genesis Points through the following:
Yap-for-Points
Automated daily points based on verified yapping activity
Staking
By locking $VIRTUAL to receive veVIRTUAL (Read more about Staking)
Participating in other agents’ ecosystems
Developer wallets may earn points by holding or interacting with agent tokens that are not their own
Developer wallets do not earn points from trading, transferring, or holding their own token.
This restriction is designed to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure that point rewards reflect authentic, community-driven participation.
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