# Merkl

> Run large-scale incentive programs with no effort

Merkl lets protocols run incentive programs across DeFi by defining rules and distributing rewards to eligible users.

Merkl helps protocols, chains, DAOs, and wallets launch and manage incentive programs by computing eligibility from on‑chain and off‑chain data and routing rewards to users. It supports use cases like liquidity provisioning, lending, token holding, airdrops, and point systems with configurable rules and analytics. Users discover and claim rewards in the app while teams manage campaigns in Studio.

- Type: Company
- Sector: Finance
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2023-08-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/merkl

## Products

- [Merkl](https://thegrid.id/profiles/merkl): Merkl is a platform for creating and managing on-chain incentive campaigns with configurable rules, cross-chain distribution, reward forwarding, and analytics. Users discover and claim rewards in the Merkl App; teams configure and track campaigns in Merkl Studio. (Customer Engagement Platform, Live, Main Product)

## Links

- [Main](https://merkl.xyz)
- [Media Kit/branding](https://merkl.xyz/brand)
- [Documentation](https://docs.merkl.xyz)
- [Blog](https://blog.merkl.xyz)
- [Privacy policy](https://app.merkl.xyz/privacy)
- [Terms of Service](https://app.merkl.xyz/terms)
- [Telegram](https://t.me/Merkl_Updates)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/merkl-xyz)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/merkl_xyz)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/AngleProtocol)
- [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/PfAX8GaqZS)

## Relationships

- [Angle](https://thegrid.id/profiles/angle_money): Parent organization

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