# Token Rewards The Itheum protocol accelerates growth by offering token rewards directly correlated to the use of the protocol and the consumption of data it generates. This innovative approach not only incentivizes engagement but also ensures that contributors benefit from the value they help create within the ecosystem. Token rewards are distributed through a usage-based badge system that links to specific achievements. Let's explore the available badges and the rewards they unlock. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.itheum.io/product-docs/pre-aithra/pre-aithra-protocol/token-rewards.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.