Understanding Gratitude Points

What Are Gratitude Points?

Gratitude points are the currency of appreciation in Gratitopia. Unlike traditional money, they represent genuine recognition of value, kindness, and positive impact within your community.

How You Earn Points

There are several ways to earn gratitude points:

• Direct Gratitude: When someone thanks you for helping them
• Community Recognition: When your contributions are noticed by others
• Vendor Services: When you provide goods or services through the platform
• Participation Rewards: By being an active community member

Using Your Points

Your accumulated gratitude points can be used to:

1. Purchase goods and services from participating vendors
2. Access community events and activities
3. Support causes you care about
4. Pass gratitude forward to others

The Science Behind It

Research shows that expressing and receiving gratitude activates reward centers in the brain, releases dopamine and serotonin, and strengthens social bonds. Gratitopia harnesses this natural human tendency to build stronger, more connected communities.