Who can refer a project?
Quick test: Before you introduce anyone, ask them one question: may we speak to you about marketing? Get a yes in writing.
The program is for people and organizations that regularly meet crypto teams and can make a relevant, permission-based introduction. That may include independent consultants, Web3 studios, investors, community operators, or agencies whose clients need specialist marketing support.
A useful referral has context, not just a name: what the project does, what help it is looking for, who is responsible for the decision, and whether the team expects an introduction. Share only details the project has agreed you can pass on. We can then confirm whether the request fits our plan and what happens next.
This is a referral relationship, not an automatic reseller arrangement. If you want to deliver work under your own client relationship, see white-label support for agencies. For a general overview of the team and its work, visit about MarketingExtra.
Before making an introduction, check that the project is ready to discuss its goals and that you can connect both sides directly. A short, relevant introduction gives us a better basis for deciding whether there is a fit.
How do commission and payouts work?
Referral commission is based on terms agreed for the specific introduction, rather than an assumed rate that applies to every partner. Before you connect the project, we confirm in writing how attribution works, which work or fees are eligible, what event triggers commission, and when payment is due.
The practical sequence is simple:
- Send a short note with the project name, your contact, and the requested introduction.
- Wait for our confirmation that the referral is recorded and whether it fits the program terms.
- Make the introduction using the channel agreed with the project.
- Receive an update on referral status and a record of any commission calculation under the agreed terms.
Your written confirmation should also state the payout method and any applicable conditions, such as what happens if a project cancels or changes plan. Payment options are described on our payment methods page; the referral agreement determines which options apply to your case. For a wider view of the steps involved in project work, read how we work.
What a partner introduction should include
Rule of thumb: One introduction, one email, with the project's name and permission. Keep it short.
A useful introduction tells us enough to assess the project without exposing confidential information unnecessarily. Keep it concise, get the project’s permission, and share only details needed to start a business conversation.
Include these points where available:
- The project’s name, website, and relevant social or product links.
- The contact’s role and confirmation that they expect to hear from us.
- The main goal, such as launch planning, community engagement, visibility, or media support.
- Any known timing, target markets, or constraints that affect the requested work.
- Your preferred role after the introduction and the best way to keep you updated.
We read the request, confirm whether it fits our services, and reply with the referral record and applicable commission terms. Depending on the need, the conversation may involve services such as KOL and creator campaigns, listings and verification, or community growth and engagement. Sharing a clear objective helps us route the introduction to the right discussion; it does not replace the project’s own approval of any work.
Your 6-point referral checklist
Use this checklist for every introduction you make. It keeps referral records clean for both sides, and it protects the project from unwanted contact.
- Confirm the project wants an introduction.
- Write the project name and contact in one message.
- Note the date of the introduction.
- Read the commission terms before you refer.
- Agree how payout is requested and in which asset.
- Keep a copy of the thread.
Terms in one line
Attribution: the record that shows who introduced a project and when.
Commission (in plain words: the agreed share paid to a partner for a successful referral).
How we keep referral terms clear
A clear written record protects the working relationship: it shows who made the introduction, what project it concerns, which work qualifies, and how the commission will be calculated and paid. We confirm those details with you before treating an introduction as eligible, then share status updates in the format agreed for that referral.
For this program, attribution, eligible work, and payout conditions must be settled between the parties; an introduction alone does not establish a commission. We can confirm referral handling and agreed work, but we cannot promise that a project will proceed or that a platform will approve a listing, advertisement, or visibility placement.
Send 3 things when you refer: the project's name, a contact who agreed, and the date of your introduction.
Frequently asked questions
How is my referral credited to me?
Send the project details before making the introduction and ask us to confirm the referral record in writing. That confirmation should identify the project and explain how attribution will be handled if the team proceeds. This avoids relying on an informal message after work has already started.
When is the referral commission paid out?
The payout trigger and timing are agreed in writing for the referral before it proceeds. Confirm whether commission is tied to a signed engagement, received payment, or another agreed event, and ask how cancellations or changes in plan affect the calculation.
Must the project agree to the introduction first?
Yes. Make sure the project contact expects the introduction and has agreed that you can share their details. Include only information relevant to the first conversation; the project can provide confidential or sensitive details directly to MarketingExtra if it chooses.
Does a referral mean the project becomes a client?
No. A referral records your introduction under the agreed terms, but the project decides whether to engage and MarketingExtra assesses whether its needs fit the available services. Any listing review, advertising approval, or placement visibility is also decided by the relevant platform.
Tell us about your project
Answer four quick questions and a manager will send you a plan, timing and a price range within the hour. Everything stays confidential.
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