> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.polymarket.us/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Overview

> Polymarket operates a variety of incentive programs for all traders.

Polymarket US offers incentive programs that pay you for trading activity and providing liquidity. Some programs are open to everyone, others require approval.

<table>
  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th>Program</th>
      <th>Access</th>
      <th>Description</th>
    </tr>
  </thead>

  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td colspan="3"><em><strong>User Incentive Programs</strong></em></td>
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td><strong>Deposit Incentive Program</strong></td>
      <td>Open</td>
      <td>Incentive credit for a qualifying deposit</td>
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td><strong>Refer-a-Friend Incentive Program</strong></td>
      <td>Coming Soon</td>
      <td>Rewards for referring your friends</td>
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td><strong>Referral Incentive Program</strong></td>
      <td>Open</td>
      <td>Rewards for referring new traders to the Exchange</td>
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td><strong>Daily Trading Incentive Program</strong></td>
      <td>Coming Soon</td>
      <td>Daily activity credits for trading on the Exchange</td>
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td colspan="3"><em><strong>Institutional Incentive Programs</strong></em></td>
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td><strong>Volume Incentive Program</strong></td>
      <td>Open</td>
      <td>Rewards for taker trading volume</td>
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td><strong>Liquidity Incentive Program</strong></td>
      <td>Open</td>
      <td>Rewards for placing resting orders, whether they fill or not — see the <a href="https://polymarket.us/rewards">live rewards schedule</a></td>
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td><strong>Market Maker Program</strong></td>
      <td>Application</td>
      <td>Strong incentives for providing stable liquidity across a variety of markets</td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

**Open** programs are live right now, you're already earning rewards every time you trade. No signup or application needed.

**Application** programs are formal arrangements with contractual obligations and require approval before you can participate.