How NFTs are used in bonus and VIP programs
Introduction: status that lives off the platform
Classic bonus and VIP programs are "tied" to the operator's account and database. NFT passes make the status portable and verifiable: rights and perks are fixed in the smart contract, they can be updated, donated, (sometimes) resold or temporarily delegated. This increases engagement, reduces friction in partner stocks and opens up a secondary status market (if allowed by the rules).
1) NFT roles in loyalty: what exactly we tokenize
1. Membership/VIP Levels (Membership NFT)
Bronze/Silver/Gold/Black: access to private rooms, priority support, VIP events, accelerated checkout (without affecting the honesty of games).
Mechanics: one NFT = one active owner; possible "freezing" in case of violations.
2. Dynamic NFT (dNFT) with pumping
The status grows from activity: metadata is updated (level, seasonal badges, quests).
Triggers: volume of purchases, participation in events, fulfillment of missions of responsible behavior (RG).
3. SBT (Soulbound) achievement badges
Non-transferable marks: "tournament finalist," "ambasador," "community helper."
Serve for admission to closed areas/channels and reputation.
4. NFT tickets/coupons
Access to events, VIP lounges, offline events; resale according to the rules with auto royalties.
5. Collectible trophies
Cosmetics/skins/" moments" with provenance; do not provide a gaming advantage, but work for the brand and the UGC economy.
2) Solution architecture (reference)
Contracts:- 'Membership721 '/' Tier1155 '- access levels, pause, upgrade.
- 'DynamicMetadata '- update URI/layers by activity oracle.
- 'Ticket721 '- tickets with an action window and resale rules.
- 'Royalty2981 '- auto royalties to the brand/creator.
- 'SBT '- non-transferable badges (reputation/moderation-roles).
- KYC/AML and age check; allow/deny address lists.
- Perks/rules catalog, UGC moderation, reporting.
- Indexing and analytics (subgraphs), NFT "passport" to IPFS.
- On-chain verification (sign message/check ownership) → token session issuance.
- For offline - QR + wallet signature or temporary pass.
3) UX: What it looks like for the user
Login without pain: smart accounts/MPC, email wallet, "signing without gas."
Status showcase: NFT card with perks, deadlines, rules and "What gives now."
Action buttons: "Activate perk," "Transfer ticket," "Request level upgrade," "Show on event."
Transparency: passport page: hash, author, season, geo-restrictions, taxability.
Fail-safe: if the network is unavailable, offchain code with subsequent verification of the online log.
4) Rules that cannot be violated (compliance)
KYC/AML/18 + - tolerance to sensitive perks only after check; geofencing by jurisdiction.
Advertising and wording: no "heroization" of winnings, prohibition of promises of profitability of the NFT.
Responsible Gaming (RG): perks do not accelerate the pace of betting and do not change RTP; perks of "healthy" behavior (limits, breaks) are welcome.
Taxes: tickets/perks/secondary → tax events; country reporting.
5) Monetization models and values
Direct: sale of membership NFT/upgrades, seasonal passes, tickets.
Indirect: secondary (with royalties), brand sponsorship of perks, bundles "VIP + events + cosmetics."
For creators: UGC skins/auto royalty rooms; commissions from collaborations.
For the community: quests "help the beginner/bring a report" → SBT badges and access.
6) Risks and mitigations
Yield speculations/promises: Position NFT as an access/perks/collection rather than an investment.
Perks leak through resale: soulbound to sensitive badges; delegation of only "pure" rights.
Fraud and botnets: device-binding, velocity-limits, behavioral models.
Bridges/cross-chain risk: if possible - canonical bridges, volume limits, monitoring.
Complex onboarding: AA/MPC, gas sponsorship, local currencies/stablecoins.
7) Program health metrics
Adoption: share of active holders, CR "wallet → perk activation."
Engagement: use of perks/week, attendance at events, Redeem Rate tickets.
Economy: revenue of primary/secondary, Royalty Return, ARPPU holders vs non-holders.
Compliance & Safety:% tolerances after KYC, incidents/1k operations, response time to disputes.
Retention: D30/D90 holders, renewals/upgrades, reactivations.
8) Implementation Roadmap (90-180 days)
0-30 days - MVP status
Launching 'Membership721' (2-3 levels), passport for IPFS, checking ownership in the office.
Onboarding with AA/MPC, gas-sponsorship.
KYC/18 + for perks that do not affect game outcomes.
30-90 days - dynamics and tickets
dNFT level upgrades by activity (seasonal metadata).
'Ticket721'with windows of action, resale with royalty.
Partner showcases: cross-perks (discounts, access).
90-180 days - ecosystem and security
SBT badges of reputation/volunteering, the role of moderators.
Dashboards of metrics, anti-fraud, limits/pause-button (circuit breaker).
Advertising/Affiliate Policy and Transparency Reports.
9) Practical patterns of smart contracts (simplified)
Membership721. sol
`mint(to, tier)`; `upgrade(tokenId, newTier)`; `pausePerk(tokenId)`; EIP-2981 for royalties.
DynamicMetadata. sol
'setAttributes (tokenId, jsonHash) '(through the role of the activity oracle); events to index.
Ticket721. sol
'mint (to, eventId, validFrom, validTo) ';' use (tokenId) ';' resell (...) '(restricted).
SBT. sol
`issue(to, badgeType)`; prohibition of'transfer'; revocation on complaints with the magazine.
10) Launch checklist
- NFT passports (IPFS hashes, author, deadlines, geo-constraints) published.
- Verification of ownership and activation of perks without gas; UX is simple and localized.
- KYC/AML/18 + and allowlist addresses; geofencing.
- RG policy: perks don't speed up the pace, there are limits/timeouts/self-exclusions.
- Royalties to authors/brands are set up; transparency reports.
- Antifraud/velocity-limits, device-binding, dispute log.
- Adoption/Engagement/Economy/Compliance dashboards in real time.
11) Case ideas
VIP Black Pass (soulbound + delegated tickets): Personal status, but event tickets can be donated.
Seasonal dNFT "Trip to the Lounge": progress for attending 3 events and completing the RG quest.
Ambasador SBT: gives access to the closed channel and early tests - for moderation/help to beginners.
Partner cross-perks: holders receive discounts/access from brand partners, verification of ownership - by signature.
Conclusion: loyalty as code
NFT in bonus and VIP programs is a way to encode status and access rules, make them portable and verifiable. With the right UX (AA/MPC), strict compliance (KYC/AML/RG, advertising) and a transparent economy (royalties, reports), you get a living ecosystem of loyalty: status motivates you to act, perks - to return, and community - to grow around a common value that lives not only in your database, but also "outside" the platform.