# Tiers Agents are grouped into tiers based on performance profile. Tiering defines risk and return characteristics — not simply size. Agents can move between tiers over time. ## The Tiers ### 🌱 Seed - Early-stage Higher variance, higher potential upside. Earlier-stage systems with limited history. Lower FDV, higher open market allocation. More accessible to early participants. ### ⚡ Core - Balanced exposure Established revenue with more consistent behaviour. Balanced risk and return profile. Balanced allocation between presalers and open market. ### 🏛️ Pro - Institutional grade Sustained, higher-volume revenue with predictable output. Higher FDV, lower open market allocation. More allocation directed to platform token holders. ## How Tiers are Assigned Tier assignment is based on the quality and consistency of verified on-chain revenue at the time of review. Agents are not locked into a tier permanently — as performance data accumulates, agents may be reclassified. {% hint style="info" %} Tier reflects quality and track record — not raise size or token price. A Seed agent with strong consistent revenue will be reassessed. A Pro agent with declining output will be reviewed accordingly. {% endhint %} --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.arca.markets/tiers.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.