# Key point

## What is Key points:

Key points is the special unit in zkey Protocol, with the purpose of incentivizing users using zkey Protocol. Key points system makes products of zkey Protocol well-connected and interoperates with each other.

## What Key points are used for:

Key Points are utilized to convert into tickets that can be used to participate in the Zkey Launchpad. The more the number of tickets you have, the more chance you get the whitelist allocation. Learn more at [#understanding-the-ticketing-system-in-zkey-launchpad](https://zkey-protocol.gitbook.io/documentation/our-product/zkey-launchpad#understanding-the-ticketing-system-in-zkey-launchpad "mention")

Other usecase for Key points will be announced in the future!

## How to earn Key points

Users can earn Key points by:

**Taking part in Dual stakes:**

&#x20;   Taking part in Dual stakes is the most efficient way to get key points. The duration and the     number of tokens people lock on **Dual stake** determine how many **Key point** participants will get.

**Swapping on zkey Aggregator:**

&#x20;    When swaping at zkey Aggregator, users can get key point. The volume of tokens swaped determines how many Key point participants will get.
