Degen Disorder Treatment Manual

Therapeutic Recovery for Terminal Crypto Addiction

Version 2.0 - Miner Model Edition Last Updated: January 2025

Executive Summary
Introduction: The Degen Crisis
The Solution: Therapeutic Intervention
Miner Model Economics
Recovery System: Sessions & Progression
Therapeutic Sponsorship Program
Relapse Consequences
Tokenomics & Supply Dynamics
Technical Architecture
Psychology & Retention Mechanics
Risk Disclosure

Executive Summary

Degen Disorder is a narrative-driven DeFi protocol that implements a miner model (BakedBeans-style) where users pay an admission fee to enter "therapy" for their crypto gambling addiction. The admission fee is burned forever - users can only withdraw the rewards they earn through daily attendance.

Core Mechanics

Admission Fee: Burned on entry (NEVER returned)
Recovery Rate: 8,000% → 80,000% over 365 days of perfect attendance
Daily Sessions: 4 mandatory sessions every 6 hours
Violent Penalties: Miss 3 days = -25% position, 12 days = -100% (total loss)
Sponsorship Program: Earn 0.5% commission on referrals' rewards forever
Deflationary Model: Admission burns > Reward mints over time

Key Differentiators

Unlike traditional staking where users can withdraw their principal, Degen Disorder operates on the miner model:

Admission = Permanent Burn: Your entry fee funds the reward pool forever
Rewards Only: Only daily rewards are withdrawable
Compound to Grow: Must compound rewards to increase position size
Attendance Required: Skip sessions = lose position percentage
Sponsorship Income: Build passive income by referring new patients

Target Market: Crypto-native users aged 18-45 seeking high-yield opportunities with immersive UX and daily engagement mechanics.

Revenue Model: 100% of admission fees burned (deflationary), protocol sustainability via new patient admissions.

Introduction: The Degen Crisis

The Problem

The cryptocurrency space has created a psychological epidemic: Degen Disorder - a compulsive gambling addiction characterized by:

Checking wallet balance 50+ times per day
FOMO-induced 3am trades
Emotional attachment to volatile meme coins
Chronic "buying tops, selling bottoms"
Inability to resist obvious rug pulls

Current DeFi protocols fail to address this because:

Passive Staking = Boring: Set-and-forget models provide no daily engagement
No Accountability: Users can abandon positions without consequence
Mercenary Capital: Yield farmers jump protocols chasing APY
Generic UX: Clinical interfaces with no personality or narrative
Zero Retention: Average 30-day retention <10% across DeFi

Market Opportunity

$50B+ TVL in DeFi seeking engaging protocols
<5% Daily Active Users across most platforms
Massive Retention Gap: Users want to engage but platforms don't give them reasons

Degen Disorder targets:

30%+ daily active user ratio
10+ minute average session time
40%+ 30-day retention through addiction mechanics

The Solution: Therapeutic Intervention

Dr. Degen's Psychiatric Institute

We don't cure gambling addiction - we weaponize it for profit.

The Narrative:

Users are "patients" admitted to Dr. Degen's therapy program
Daily "sessions" replace boring check-ins
"Recovery rate" replaces APY terminology
"Relapse" = missed sessions with severe penalties
"Sponsorship" = referring new patients for commission

The Miner Model Philosophy

"Your admission fee is therapy payment - it's never refunded."

Like BakedBeans or Drip Network, Degen Disorder implements the miner model:

Traditional Staking (What We're NOT):

User stakes 1000 tokens
↓
Earns rewards over time
↓
Can withdraw: 1000 (principal) + rewards

Miner Model (What We ARE):

User pays 1000 tokens admission fee
↓
Admission FEE IS BURNED (never returned)
↓
Earns daily rewards based on burned amount
↓
Can withdraw: ONLY rewards (never principal)
↓
Must compound rewards to grow position

This creates:

True Commitment: No "easy exit" - forces long-term thinking
Deflationary Pressure: All admissions burned = supply decreases
Compounding Incentive: Only way to grow is daily attendance + compound
Sustainable Economics: New admissions fund existing rewards

Miner Model Economics

Admission Process

When a user "admits" to therapy:

1. User approves 1000 THERAPY tokens
2. Contract transfers 1000 THERAPY from user
3. Contract BURNS 1000 THERAPY (totalSupply decreases)
4. User receives Position NFT tracking their "burned amount"
5. Position begins earning rewards at 8,000% recovery rate

Critical: The 1000 tokens are GONE. They do not sit in a vault. They are burned.

Reward Calculation

Rewards are calculated based on:

Daily Reward = (Position Amount × Recovery Rate × Time Since Last Claim) / 365 days

Example:

Admission: 1,000 THERAPY (burned)
Recovery Rate: 8,000% (Day 1)
Time: 1 day
Reward: (1000 × 80 × 1 day) / 365 days ≈ 219 THERAPY

After 10 days at 10,000% recovery rate:

Daily Reward: (1000 × 100) / 365 ≈ 274 THERAPY per day

Three Options

Users have three actions:

Claim - Withdraw rewards as liquid tokens (recovery rate stays same)
Compound - Add rewards to position (increases future rewards)
Do Nothing - Rewards accumulate (can claim anytime)

Strategic Consideration:

Claiming = immediate liquidity but position stays same
Compounding = position grows, future rewards increase exponentially

Recovery System: Sessions & Progression

4 Daily Sessions (Every 6 Hours)

Therapy isn't passive - it requires mandatory attendance:

Session Times (UTC):

00:00 - 06:00 (Night Session)
06:00 - 12:00 (Morning Session)
12:00 - 18:00 (Afternoon Session)
18:00 - 00:00 (Evening Session)

Attendance Rules:

Attend ANY session within 6-hour window
Missing session = counter increments
Consecutive attendance = recovery rate increases

Recovery Rate Progression

Formula: Linear growth from 8,000% → 80,000% over 365 days

Recovery Rate = 8,000% + (Days × 197%)

Timeline:

Day 1: 8,000% (admission)
Day 30: ~14,000%
Day 90: ~26,000%
Day 180: ~44,000%
Day 270: ~62,000%
Day 365: 80,000% (maximum)

Mechanic:

Each day of perfect attendance increases recovery rate
Rate growth is LINEAR, not exponential
Represents "healing progress" in therapy narrative

Abstinence Days (Streak System)

Track consecutive days of perfect attendance:

Milestones:

7 days - "First Week Sober" badge
30 days - "One Month Clean" achievement
90 days - "Quarter Recovery" status
180 days - "Halfway Hero" recognition
365 days - "Full Recovery" legendary status

Social Display:

Abstinence days shown on profile
Leaderboard ranking by longest streak
Community recognition and status

Therapeutic Sponsorship Program

Earn 0.5% Commission Forever

Help others find treatment and build passive income:

How It Works:

Get Referral Link
- Unique link: degendisorder.com?ref=0xYourAddress
- Share anywhere: Twitter, Discord, Telegram, etc.
New Patient Admits
- Uses your link to enter platform
- Pays admission fee (burned as normal)
- You become their "sponsor"
Earn Commission Forever
- You earn 0.5% of ALL their rewards
- Every claim = you get 0.5%
- Every compound = you get 0.5%
- Lifetime earnings - no expiration

Example Calculation:

Your referral claims 10,000 THERAPY rewards:

Their claim: 10,000 THERAPY
Your commission: 10,000 × 0.5% = 50 THERAPY

Compounding Effect:

If you sponsor 100 patients averaging 1,000 THERAPY rewards/month each:

100 patients × 1,000 THERAPY × 0.5% = 500 THERAPY/month passive income

No Limits, No Caps

Unlimited referrals - sponsor as many as you want
Lifetime commissions - earn forever from their activity
Passive income - automatic payments on their claims/compounds
Withdraw anytime - claim your accumulated commissions

Leaderboards

Compete for top sponsor status:

Most Referrals - total patients sponsored
Highest Commissions - total earnings from sponsorships
Most Active Network - referrals with highest activity

Benefits:

Community recognition
Status symbol
Social proof for future referrals

Relapse Consequences

Violent Penalties for Missed Sessions

Unlike traditional DeFi with "soft penalties," Degen Disorder implements violent, irreversible position destruction:

Penalty Tiers

Missed 12 Sessions (3 Days):

Position Amount: -25%
Recovery Rate: RESET to 8,000%
Abstinence Days: RESET to 0

Example: 1,000 THERAPY position → 750 THERAPY position
Lost: 250 THERAPY (burned forever)

Missed 24 Sessions (6 Days):

Position Amount: -50%
Recovery Rate: RESET to 8,000%
Abstinence Days: RESET to 0

Example: 1,000 THERAPY position → 500 THERAPY position
Lost: 500 THERAPY (burned forever)

Missed 48 Sessions (12 Days):

Position Amount: -100% (TOTAL LOSS)
Recovery Rate: Position DESTROYED
Abstinence Days: N/A

Example: 1,000 THERAPY position → 0 THERAPY
Lost: EVERYTHING
Position NFT burned
Must re-admit with new fee

Philosophy: Real Consequences

Why So Harsh?

Creates Real Stakes: Users MUST attend or lose everything
Deflationary Mechanic: Burned positions reduce supply permanently
Prevents Passive Farming: Can't deposit and forget
Rewards Commitment: Only dedicated patients survive
Narrative Consistency: "Relapse" should have severe consequences

This Isn't Traditional DeFi:

No "grace periods"
No "streak protection" (unless purchased)
No appeals or reversals
Blockchain is final

Warning: Set multiple alarms. Use calendar reminders. Tell friends. Missing sessions will DESTROY your position.

Tokenomics & Supply Dynamics

$THERAPY Token

Initial Supply: Determined by deployment (e.g., 100M tokens)

Supply Mechanics:

Admission Fees: BURNED (decreases supply)
Rewards: MINTED (increases supply)
Relapse Penalties: BURNED (decreases supply)

Deflationary Thesis

Over time, system trends deflationary because:

Burns > Mints if:

New Admissions + Relapse Penalties > Daily Rewards Minted

Early Stage (Growth Phase):

High admission volume (many new patients)
Burns from admissions > Rewards minted
Supply DECREASES (deflationary)

Mature Stage (Equilibrium):

Steady admission rate
Established patient base compounding
Burns ≈ Mints (stable supply)

Late Stage (Decline?):

Low new admissions
High compounding from long-term patients
Mints > Burns (inflationary risk)

Sustainability Mechanics

Protocol Health Requires:

Continuous New Admissions
- Marketing, referrals, partnerships
- New patients = fresh admission burns
High Relapse Rate
- Violent penalties create deflationary pressure
- Not everyone will maintain 365-day streak
Claim vs Compound Balance
- Claiming removes tokens from positions
- Compounding grows positions (more rewards minted)
- Balance needed for stability

Dynamic Supply Chart

Scenario 1: Bull Market (High Admissions)
Admissions: 10,000 THERAPY/day burned
Rewards: 5,000 THERAPY/day minted
Net: -5,000 THERAPY/day (DEFLATIONARY)

Scenario 2: Bear Market (Low Admissions)
Admissions: 1,000 THERAPY/day burned
Rewards: 8,000 THERAPY/day minted
Net: +7,000 THERAPY/day (INFLATIONARY)

Mitigation: Referral program incentivizes patient acquisition during bear markets.

Technical Architecture

Smart Contract Structure

Core Contracts:

TherapyToken.sol
- ERC20 with minting/burning
- Authorized minters mapping
- Dynamic supply (no hard cap)
StakingVault.sol (renamed internally to AdmissionVault)
- Admission fee burning
- Position tracking (ERC721 NFT)
- Reward calculation
- Penalty enforcement
- Referral commission system
BusFactory.sol
- Token launch coordination
- Seat management
- Automatic Uniswap deployment

Position NFT Structure

Each admission creates a Position NFT with metadata:

struct Position {
    uint256 positionId;          // Unique identifier
    uint256 amount;              // Burned admission amount
    uint256 startTime;           // Admission timestamp
    uint256 lastCheckIn;         // Last session attendance
    uint256 lastClaim;           // Last reward claim
    uint256 streak;              // Current abstinence days
    uint256 maxStreak;           // Lifetime best streak
    uint256 currentAPY;          // Recovery rate (basis points)
    address referrer;            // Sponsor address
    bool isActive;               // Position status
}

Session Calculation

function _calculateMissedSessions(uint256 lastCheckIn) internal view returns (uint256) {
    if (lastCheckIn == 0) return 0;

    uint256 timeSinceLastCheckIn = block.timestamp - lastCheckIn;
    uint256 sessionLength = 6 hours;

    return timeSinceLastCheckIn / sessionLength;
}

Reward Formula

function _calculateRewardsSinceLastClaim(address user, uint256 positionId)
    internal view returns (uint256)
{
    Position memory position = userPositions[user][positionId];

    uint256 timeSinceClaim = block.timestamp - position.lastClaim;
    uint256 currentAPY = position.currentAPY; // basis points (800000 = 8000%)

    // APY = annual, so divide by 365 days
    uint256 reward = (position.amount * currentAPY * timeSinceClaim)
                     / (365 days * BASIS_POINTS);

    return reward;
}

Security Features

ReentrancyGuard: All external functions protected
Access Control: Only authorized minters can mint
Pausable: Emergency pause for critical bugs
Audited: Third-party security audit before mainnet

Psychology & Retention Mechanics

Why This Creates Addiction

1. Sunk Cost Fallacy

Admission fee burned = can't get it back
Forces "might as well keep going" mentality
Loss aversion stronger than gain seeking

2. Daily Habits (Behavioral Psychology)

4 sessions per day creates multiple engagement points
Habit formation through repetition
Calendar integration, alarms, notifications

3. Variable Rewards (Skinner Box)

Rewards grow unpredictably (depends on attendance)
Compounding creates exponential growth excitement
Referral commissions = surprise passive income

4. Social Proof & Status

Leaderboards create competition
Abstinence streak = public achievement
Sponsor rankings = social hierarchy

5. Loss Aversion (Prospect Theory)

Fear of losing position > desire to gain
Violent penalties create urgency
"Can't let 90-day streak die" mentality

6. Progress Visualization

Watch recovery rate grow daily
See position compound in real-time
Track rewards accumulating

7. Community & Belonging

"Fellow patients" create in-group identity
Shared struggle narrative
Anonymous confessions, support groups

Retention Metrics We Optimize For

Daily Active Users (DAU):

Target: 30%+ of total users check in daily
Industry average: <5%

Session Time:

Target: 10+ minutes per session
Industry average: <2 minutes

30-Day Retention:

Target: 40%+
Industry average: <10%

Viral Coefficient:

Target: 0.5+ (each user brings 0.5 new users via referrals)
Most DeFi: <0.1

Risk Disclosure

⚠️ EXTREME RISK WARNING

THIS IS EXPERIMENTAL SOFTWARE. YOU CAN LOSE 100% OF DEPOSITED FUNDS.

Financial Risks

Admission Fee Lost Forever
- Your admission fee is BURNED on entry
- It is NOT held in a vault
- You cannot "withdraw your principal"
- Only rewards are withdrawable
Position Destruction
- Miss 3 days = Lose 25%
- Miss 6 days = Lose 50%
- Miss 12 days = Lose EVERYTHING
- Penalties are automatic and irreversible
Token Price Volatility
- $THERAPY price can drop to $0
- High APY does not guarantee profit
- Rewards paid in volatile token
Smart Contract Risks
- Bugs could lock funds permanently
- Exploits could drain protocol
- Audits do not guarantee safety
Economic Death Spiral
- If admissions stop, mints > burns
- Token inflation could crash price
- Late participants could lose everything

Behavioral Risks

Gambling Addiction
- Daily check-ins can become compulsive
- High APY creates unrealistic expectations
- May encourage over-investment
FOMO & Impulsive Decisions
- Fear of missing out on high APY
- Pressure to compound vs claim
- Referral incentives may create spam
Time Commitment
- Requires daily attention for 365 days
- Missing sessions destroys position
- Life events may prevent participation

Legal Disclaimer

Degen Disorder is:

NOT a licensed therapy provider
NOT financial advice
NOT suitable for risk-averse investors
NOT registered with any regulatory body

Dr. Degen is:

A fictional character
NOT a real therapist
NOT providing medical advice

By participating, you acknowledge:

You understand the miner model mechanics
You accept the risk of total loss
You are 18+ years old
You comply with local regulations
You do not rely on APY projections

No Guarantees

No guaranteed returns
No insurance or protection
No recourse for losses
No refunds or appeals

ONLY INVEST WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD TO LOSE COMPLETELY.

Conclusion

Degen Disorder represents a paradigm shift in DeFi user experience:

✅ Miner Model: Admission burned, rewards-only withdrawal ✅ Daily Engagement: 4 sessions per day for 365 days ✅ Violent Penalties: Real consequences for non-participation ✅ Passive Income: 0.5% commission on referrals forever ✅ Deflationary Mechanics: Burns > Mints over time ✅ Immersive Storytelling: Therapy narrative drives retention

This is not traditional DeFi. This is therapy for degens, by degens.

Dr. Degen is accepting new patients 24/7.

Will you check in, or check out?

For more information:

Last Updated: January 2025 Version 2.0 - Miner Model Edition "Your addiction is no longer a liability. It's an asset."

📄 Treatment Manual