Tokens

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1. What CTH Tokens are

1. 1a.CTH Tokens are an on-site reward currency linked to your account.
2. 1b.They are designed to reward genuine activity and let members unlock optional shop items without needing a donation for every perk.
3. 1c.Your current spendable balance is shown in the CTHub Shop.

2. How tokens are earned

1. 2a.Tokens are awarded per recorded event, not from a single global contribution rate.
2. 2b.Different contribution types can award different amounts, including edits, comments, photos, important notes, parking guidance, map pins, reactions received, and upvotes received.
3. 2c.Current earning rates are:
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5. 2z.Staff may also adjust token balances when needed, for example for corrections, events, rewards, or moderation-related reasons.

3. Where tokens can be used

1. 3a.Tokens are spent in the CTHub Shop.
2. 3b.The shop includes your token balance, current cart, inventory, and purchase history.
3. 3c.Availability can vary by item, category, duration, and account role.

4. What tokens can be used for

1. 4a.Examples include username flair, avatar shadow access, profile banner access, username colour access, username change credits, donor-only reaction access, and other profile or community perks.
2. 4b.Some items unlock access for a limited time, such as 30 days or 1 month per purchase.
3. 4c.If an item allows multiple quantities, buying more than one at checkout can stack the duration or number of uses for that perk.
4. 4d.Some shop items may also provide access that would otherwise come from donator status.

5. Important things to know

1. 5a.Token balances, active perks, and past purchases are tied to your account.
2. 5b.If a timed perk expires, access returns to the normal site rules unless you still have donator access or purchase that perk again.
3. 5c.Shop items can change over time, including pricing, categories, durations, and availability.

6. Related pages

1. 6a.Open the CTHub Shop to view available items and your current balance.
2. 6b.Visit your Inventory to see active purchased perks.
3. 6c.Use Purchase History to review your previous token spend.
4. 6d.Browse the Public Token Ledger to see site-wide token earnings, deductions, and reasons.
5. 6e.Last updated: 18 April 2026.