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View ChartRefereum (RFR) is an ERC-20 utility token built on the Ethereum blockchain that powered a blockchain-based referral marketplace and rewards platform for the gaming industry. The project set out in early 2017 with the goal of redistributing marketing budgets away from advertising corporations and into the pockets of passionate gamers. Refereum used blockchain technology to connect game developers and influencers directly, reducing marketing costs while rewarding gamers for sharing video games. The platform entertained millions of gamers with game keys, exclusive content, contests, and more, redistributing millions of dollars away from ad companies and into the gaming community. It achieved this by using RFR tokens to send micro-payments globally, instantly and with lower transaction fees. The total supply of RFR is 5,000,000,000 tokens. As of August 2025, Refereum.com was closed, the RFR currency achieved full decentralization, and Refereum Inc has begun the dissolution process, formally closing all business operations.
Refereum was founded by Dylan Jones, a former gaming industry professional who created the platform to reduce marketing costs. Matthew McGowan is listed as a co-founder, and Alistair Doulin is also listed as a founder alongside Dylan Jones. They established the project in 2017 with the goal of creating a decentralized gaming platform. Key team members during the Refereum ICO included Ernest Le, Ian Dunlap, and Koh Kim. The project raised a total of $27.4 million across two completed rounds: a Token Launch and an ICO. The whitepaper was launched on January 25, 2018.
Refereum operated as a blockchain-based referral marketplace and rewards platform for the gaming industry. Users earned "tickets" depending on how long they viewed gaming streams on the Refereum platform, with rewards distributed every couple of hours. Tickets were then entered into a pot, and one was chosen at random, with the winner receiving RFR tokens. RFR was earned by viewers of gaming streams who held winning tickets and was sent to their respective Ethereum addresses. The platform allowed game developers to usher in a new age of long-tail influencer marketing by rewarding gamers directly. RFR tokens were used on the blockchain to send micro-payments all over the world, instantly and with fewer transaction fees. Refereum prioritized a global audience of gamers that might not have access to institutional banking methods by using emerging blockchain technology.
Refereum positioned itself as the first referral marketplace for the gaming industry, directly connecting developers and influencers while reducing marketing costs. Its stated pillars included instant payments, global payment reach, affiliate fraud reduction, on-chain ecommerce, and major technical partnerships. The platform worked with top AAA games like Fortnite and Battlefield, plus countless beloved indies. Refereum offered game keys, exclusive content, contests, and more as rewards, entertaining millions of gamers. By using blockchain technology, Refereum aimed to pioneer decentralized finance forward and redistribute marketing budgets away from advertising corporations and into the pockets of passionate gamers. The project also prioritized a global audience that might not have access to traditional banking, using RFR tokens to send micro-payments worldwide instantly and with lower fees.
RFR is the platform's utility token, operating on Ethereum. It was used to send micro-payments globally, instantly and with fewer transaction fees. Viewers of gaming streams earned RFR by holding winning tickets, and the token was used to reward gamers directly. Refereum entertained millions of gamers with game keys, exclusive content, contests, and more, redistributing millions of dollars away from ad companies and into gamers. The token also facilitated on-chain ecommerce and helped reduce affiliate fraud. RFR may be available for swapping via Onchain, Crypto.com's official decentralised product. Conversion pairs include RFR to AUD, BRL, CAD, EUR, GBP, HKD, RUB, SGD, TWD, and KRW.
The Refereum ecosystem was built around a blockchain-based referral marketplace and rewards platform for the gaming industry. It involved content platforms such as Twitch and YouTube, where content creators made video game content. Game partnerships included top AAA games like Fortnite and Battlefield, plus countless beloved indies. Rewards offered included game keys, exclusive content, contests, and more. On-chain data showed 233,602 transactions and 65,143 holders. However, in August 2025, Refereum.com was closed, and the RFR currency achieved full decentralization. All platform user data was permanently deleted on August 6, 2025, in compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy regulations. All services, accounts, and rewards were transitioned to be no longer accessible. Refereum Inc has begun the dissolution process, and all business operations are being formally closed.
Refereum (RFR) is an ERC-20 token on the Ethereum network and is not mined through traditional proof-of-work mining. There is no mining mechanism for RFR. Instead, tokens were distributed through platform participation, such as viewing gaming streams and earning tickets for a chance to win RFR. The token operates on the Ethereum blockchain, which uses its own consensus mechanism. Detailed public information on staking or other earning mechanisms beyond the platform's ticket-based rewards is currently limited. As of August 2025, the RFR currency achieved full decentralization and is no longer supported, managed, or associated with Refereum.
Since RFR is an ERC-20 token on the Ethereum network, it can be stored in compatible Ethereum wallets that support ERC-20 tokens. Users should ensure they use a wallet that provides full control over their private keys. Hardware wallets are generally recommended for holding crypto assets securely. RFR is only available to store on some platforms and may be unavailable to trade on certain venues, though it can be stored and transferred with a compatible external wallet. Given that Refereum.com was closed in August 2025 and Refereum Inc has begun dissolution, users should be aware that the RFR currency is no longer supported, managed, or associated with Refereum, and Refereum will not be liable for any transactions, usage, or support of RFR on third-party platforms. Investing in crypto-assets carries significant market risk, including extreme volatility and the potential loss of entire capital.
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As of right now, the live price of Refereum (RFR) is $0.000002350886788990.052350. Its market price fluctuates in real time based on overall supply and demand, and you can check the updated RFR to USD rate at the top of BTCC’s price page. In terms of market scope, Refereum records a 24h trading volume of $0 (reflecting total buying and selling activity over the last 24 hours), with a total market cap of $11.752506K. Its current circulating supply stands at 5B out of a maximum supply cap of ∞.
The price volatility of Refereum (RFR) is essentially driven by market supply and demand dynamics. Key factors behind its price movements include: 1) Global macroeconomic conditions and sentiment, such as Fed interest rate decisions; 2) Tokenomics, including the ratio of circulating supply (5B) to max supply (∞), as well as token unlocks and burn mechanisms; 3) Fundamental developments, such as ecosystem expansion, on-chain activity, and core protocol upgrades; and 4) Derivatives market dynamics, including leverage battles and liquidation cascades in perpetual contracts.
Looking at its historical price performance, Refereum (RFR) hit an all-time high (ATH) of $0.056012 on 2021-04-03 00:25, representing the peak of market sentiment. Conversely, its all-time low (ATL) was recorded at $0.0000012294288810660.051229 on 2026-04-01 20:50. Note that historical highs and lows reflect past performance only and do not guarantee future price trends; investment decisions should always align with live market conditions and your personal risk tolerance.
When trading RFR futures on BTCC, technical chart analysis begins with identifying key support and resistance levels on 1D and 4H charts using historical price pivots. Next, apply MA/EMA indicators to gauge trend directions, alongside RSI (values above 70 indicate overbought conditions, while below 30 suggest oversold levels). Always validate breakout signals with the 24h trading volume ($0), as price breakouts accompanied by strong volume offer higher reliability.
Unlike spot trading where you can only profit from rising prices, BTCC’s RFRUSDT perpetual contracts support two-way trading. If you anticipate a price decline for Refereum, simply log into your BTCC account with USDT margin available, navigate to the RFRUSDT pair, set your desired leverage and Take-Profit/Stop-Loss levels, and click "Sell/Short". Once the price drops to your target, close your position to lock in profit from the price difference.
Yes. BTCC offers flexible, high-tier leverage options for RFRUSDT perpetual futures, providing up to 500x leverage (maximum leverage limits may vary depending on liquidity). While leverage boosts capital efficiency by allowing you to control larger position sizes with less margin, it also amplifies liquidation risks proportionately. BTCC strongly advises using Stop-Loss orders to strictly manage risk when trading with high leverage.
Beginners and traders testing new strategies can switch to BTCC's "Demo Trading" mode with a single click on the App or Web interface. The demo account comes pre-loaded with risk-free virtual funds (such as 100,000 USDT). Powered by live market prices (current price: $0.000002350886788990.052350), you can practice opening/closing positions, adjusting leverage, and setting TP/SL for RFRUSDT with zero financial risk.
Trading Refereum (RFR) on BTCC requires just 4 simple steps: 1) Register a BTCC account and complete basic Identity Verification (KYC); 2) Buy USDT using fiat via credit card/express payment, or deposit USDT/BTC directly from an external wallet; 3) Navigate to the Futures section, search for RFRUSDT, and review its live price ($0.000002350886788990.052350) and chart; 4) Select your margin mode and leverage, choose "Buy/Long" or "Sell/Short" based on your market outlook, set TP/SL orders, and confirm your trade.
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