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# How is Score formed? (Conceptual Overview)

Score does not depend on any single action.\
It reflects a combination of participation patterns over time, including but not limited to:

### 1. Trading Participation

Score records real trading activity on Jasper Vault, such as:

* Whether positions were actually held
* Whether market volatility and exposure were involved
* Whether participation was sustained over time

High-frequency or purely short-term activity does not automatically translate into higher quality participation.

### 2. Risk Protection Usage (Perpetual Protect)

One of Jasper Vault’s core innovations is **Perpetual Protect (PP)**.When users:

* Actively use protection mechanisms
* Pay real costs to manage downside risk
* Choose structured risk control during volatile markets

These behaviors represent deeper and more responsible product usage, and are reflected in the Score system.

### 3. Community & Ecosystem Contributions (Stage-Based)

During certain phases, Score may also reflect positive ecosystem contributions, such as:

* Reasonable referral behavior
* Constructive feedback on product usage
* Helping others understand and use Jasper Vault properly

These contributions prioritize **quality over quantity** and are typically evaluated on a stage-by-stage basis rather than generated automatically.