> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.aura.markets/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Tier Structure

> Stake $AURA to unlock tiers — voting power, fee shares, and proposal rights scale with your tier.

Aura utilizes a tiered staking (vaulting) system powered by our native \$AURA
token. Each tier grants unique privileges, increasing your ability to
influence governance decisions, propose new markets, and earn higher fee
shares.

## Tiers at a glance

| Tier           | Voting Power | Market Fee Share | Stake Requirement |
| -------------- | ------------ | ---------------- | ----------------- |
| **Degenerate** | 30 votes     | 30%              | 1,000,000 \$AURA  |
| **Diamond**    | 22 votes     | 22%              | 833,333 \$AURA    |
| **Platinum**   | 16 votes     | 16%              | 666,667 \$AURA    |
| **Gold**       | 11 votes     | 11%              | 500,000 \$AURA    |
| **Silver**     | 7 votes      | 7%               | 333,333 \$AURA    |
| **Bronze**     | 3 votes      | 3%               | 166,667 \$AURA    |
| **Iron**       | 1 vote       | 1%               | 60,000 \$AURA     |
| None           | 0 votes      | 0%               | \<60,000 \$AURA   |

## Fee sharing explained

Each market created on Aura generates fees from user transactions. Your tier
directly determines your share of these fees:

* Higher tiers receive a larger percentage of market-generated fees.
* Lower tiers receive smaller shares but still earn passive rewards for their
  contributions.

For example, a **Degenerate**-tier user receives 30% of the fees generated by
the markets they create, maximizing passive income potential. Conversely, a
**Bronze**-tier user receives a modest yet consistent 3% fee share.

This incentivizes community members to stake higher amounts of \$AURA,
promoting active governance participation and quality market creation.

<Tip>
  Ready to climb a tier? Head to [Staking & Vaulting \$AURA](/tokens/staking).
</Tip>