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Using time-weighted rewards to benefit early users can strengthen community loyalty and encourage consistent engagement. Rewarding early adopters reflects the higher risk they took by supporting a project before it gained traction. This strategy can create a strong base of long-term believers who feel valued for their early involvement. However, it may also cause tension among later participants who perceive it as unfair or discouraging. To maintain balance, projects often implement tiered systems, where early participants receive extra bonuses but later users still have opportunities to earn through ongoing activity. Time-weighted rewards should be transparent and communicated clearly to prevent disputes. When designed carefully, this approach fosters sustainable growth and long-term trust between the project team and its core community.