# The Thousands Network

The Thousands Protocol is powered by **$THOU**, a governance token deployed on the Ethereum network. $THOU helps ensure that the Thousands Network fundamentally belongs to the people who use it and help build it.

Wildcard is the signature launch partner for the Thousands Network. As an exclusive Thousands partner, Wildcard has committed the majority of its user acquisition budget to be deployed via the Thousands Protocol.

The Thousands Network was built not just for Wildcard, but as universal infrastructure. Over time, the Network will expand with additional game and IP partnerships - because this model of bringing together competition, attention, and capital applies anywhere these three forces intersect.

**Thousands XP**

Thousands XP is the reward program at the heart of the ecosystem. As Thousands' premier launch partner, the Wildcard Premier League is the **first and best place** to earn Thousands XP. XP is awarded for actions that move the network forward:

* Operating a Franchise and minting Summon Contracts
* Sponsoring a House through House Vaults
* Competing in sanctioned tournaments and ladders
* Streaming Wildcard through the Thousands Network as a Media Partner
* Watching verified Thousands-powered broadcasts as a fan

XP determines your share of a future $THOU allocation. The more you participate, the more you earn.