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# PERC System

The micro-NFT rewards in Perceptron Network are referred to as PERCs. These PERCs are designed with a programatically tiered structure to signify varying levels of trust and engagement within the community.

### Tiered PERCs

* **Multiple Tiers**: The system supports a programmatically infinite tiering structure, allowing for a nuanced representation of user trust and contribution. Version 1 of the release will be capped at 30 tiers. 
* **Composability**: Users can accumulate PERCs across different tiers, enhancing their status and the benefits they receive.

### Forging Mechanism

To promote sustained engagement, Perceptron Network introduces a forging process:

* **Merging PERCs**: Users can combine two PERCs of the same tier to create a higher-tier PERC.
  * Example: *Two Tier 1 PERCs can be forged into a new PERC with a tier guaranteed to be at least one level higher, with a chance to be more. During Forging, the PERC with the higher Mint# is burned, and the lower Mint# is retained, but at a higher tier and with the upgraded image.*
* **Infinite Possibilities**: This process can be repeated across tiers, effectively allowing users to build and showcase their trustworthiness over time.