Follow the steps below to get set up:
Check out the BP Essentials & FAQs below
Go through this page which contains all the info you'll need to get started. If you haven't checked out all the public FAQs you should also do that now.
Register for our next webinar
Make sure you register and attend our next webinar. And please share the invite with your referrals!
Follow us on social media
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for exclusive content. It's also worth following Jason Deane's Twitter for Bitcoin related updates, commentray and articles.
Join our mailing list
Click here to join our Mailing List. You'll receive a confirmation email which will include a link to our private Telegram Group
Get your unique referral code
Once you're in the Telegram Group, say hello and introduce yourself! We'll DM your BP referral code to you and you're good to go!
Explore your digital starter Pack
Check out this area to find resources, tips and further support to get the best chance of helping as many people as possible get started with Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Pioneers Essentials & FAQs
In addition to the public FAQs, these are the most common questions asked by new BPs. Take a moment to read them to avoid common errors and give yourself the best chance of getting the highest number of referrals from the start.
You will be able to give £10’s worth of Bitcoin by sharing your code for others to redeem through the Luno app, as long as they fall within the following criteria:
To enter the code, new users will need to head to the Rewards tab > tap Enter a Code > type in the referral code.
If the referral is successful, they will receive their £10 credit whihc will be visible immediately, although it will remain locked for 30 days. This lock-in period is designed for new users to have time to attend the FREE "Bitcoin Essentials" webinar which is a key part of our mission.
(Note: Sometimes it can take a few minutes to appear for the £10 to appear. If so, just wait and the system will update in due course.)
All your successful referrals using your unique code are tracked in our systems.
On a weekly basis (usually on Fridays) we'll share an update in our Telegram group where you'll be able to see how you are tracking for the month. For data protection reasons you cannot see who has (or hasn't!) used your code.
Around the last day of the month, a full summary is provided and that’s the basis on which your earnings are paid. You'll receive a private message on Telegram with your one time code. Simply redeem your code by typing it into the app's Rewards tab > Enter a code. This will add the correct value in Bitcoin to your wallet.
For example, if you managed 11 redemptions in the month, you will be sent a code that will instantly add £110 in Bitcoin to your wallet at the prevailing market price. (11 x £10 = £110).
Be careful with your payment code because it can't be re-issued. Do not give it out to anyone. It will automatically expire when used and can be safely discarded once done. If there is a problem with your code, please notify Jason via DM of the issue with a screenshot to the error message and he will sort it. DO NOT try and guess your code or play with variations as this can cause problems with the system and may affect your payment.
Please note that your one-off payment code is a single-use code designed only to credit your payment to your Luno wallet. This is entirely separate from your BP unique referral code, prefixed “BP”.
Start with people you know (friends and family) who have expressed any sort of interest. Then move on to those you may spend time with professionally (work colleagues) but also people you incidentally spend time with that allow for conversation (such as hairdressers, people you find yourself travelling with, gym buddies etc).
Usually, the first part of the list is exhausted pretty quickly, the second shortly thereafter, but the third one provides an unlimited amount of new people to talk to.
Whenever you help someone get started with Bitcoin by sharing your code, it's useful for them to learn more about it in a non-technical and informative way. Therefore, don't forget to invite all your referrals to join the next available webinar. This event is always free of charge for all participants. You can do this by just sending them the webinar registration link https://bitcoinpioneerswebinar.eventbrite.co.uk/, or by just by adding the link on your social media. Make sure you include some context and a short note about why attending is important.
Our webinar dates are always pinned in the Telegram group. Sometimes, new referrals cannot make it on the date given, but it’s worth still encouraging them to register as they will be offered other dates later on.
Promoting your code as a way for people to try Bitcoin for the first time is always fine in any format. However, promoting your code as a way to get a free £10 from Luno with instructions on how to withdraw to your bank account would undermine the main message. It is simply not our objective. This could result in any rewards generated for the BP not being paid and possibly even the code itself being cancelled.
Finally, allowing use of your code with people outside the program (for example, by creating an income sharing agreement) is strictly prohibited and will lead to permanent code cancellation, rewards not being paid and removal from the BP community. BP codes are carefully guarded codes and are for BPs only.
Note: your code is unique and Luno periodically searches them to double check promotions are on message.
At the end of the day, this is about common sense and simply ensuring that you’re staying on message and striving to help drive Bitcoin adoption. It’s also not a short term program — over time people will actually come to YOU as Bitcoin’s adoption continues to grow!
You are free to promote your code online through any forums, pages and threads you manage or are involved with. You may also use mailing lists where people have legitimately opted in or include in any existing video / audio channels (such as YouTube or podcast platforms) as long as your messaging is correct, you make sure T&Cs are clear and you include the link to the next webinar. If you're ever in doubt, ask in the Telegram group or message Jason directly.
Remember: this is not about hard selling or forcing people to get involved in a space they are not yet ready to join. As we all know, people find their own pace with Bitcoin and it’s about gently easing them along. A hard sell can create a negative feeling towards Bitcoin and may delay new people entering the space.
Contact details
pioneers@luno.com
jasondeane@msn.com
Our Community Lead Jason Deane runs the Bitcoin Pioneers. Jason has been working with Luno for a long time to drive adoption at a consumer level across the UK.
A writer and crypto analyst, Jason is the author of the book How to Explain Bitcoin to your Mum. Some of his work has been published in Forbes, CNBC, Newsweek and Bloomberg and he quite often appears as a guest on streaming channels or TV business programs including Coindesk, Bloomberg and CGTN, discussing Bitcoin.
In most cases, Jason will be your first point of contact.
For technical issues with the Luno app, please contact Luno as they'll be able to help you with your specific query.
Luno Support Email: support@luno.com
On top of the regular activity we run to promote Bitcoin adoption in the UK, there's plenty of other ways for you to get involved and to earn extra Bitcoin - either through the community directly or with our friends at Luno
Like any community, the more you get involved the more you get out of it! We’re always here to listen to your comments and feedback and here’s how you can get involved and even share your own experiences (if you want to!)
FAQs
Please remember to also check out the public FAQs before beginning your Bitcoin Pioneer journey!
How can I keep track of my referrals?
Does my referral code ever expire?
Can I refer someone to become a Bitcoin Pioneer?
When is the next webinar?
Where can I buy some Bitcoin Pioneers merch?
Where can I learn more about Bitcoin?
How can I learn from the experiences of existing BPs or get some extra help or support?
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