# VSHARKs

VSHARKs are the heart and soul of VDEX. They are lifetime members with exclusive access and premium benefits.

VSHARKs enjoy:

* 50% lifetime fee discount
* 50% direct referral rewards and 25% indirect fees
* Alpha group access
* Early access to new listings and features
* Custom-designed soulbound token

To earn a VSHARK, achieve the rank of [Great White Shark](https://docs.vdex.trade/protocol/vpoints) upon earning 100,000 VPOINTs.