When you sign up on ByteVerse, you're not just earning Naira — you're also building up a second balance called ByteCoin (BY₵) . It's ByteVerse's in-house currency, and it unlocks a whole layer of rewards beyond your regular task payments.
Think of BY₵ like loyalty points, except you can actually spend them on real things: mobile data, airtime, and now even send them directly to other users.
What is ByteCoin (BYC)?
ByteCoin (BYC) is ByteVerse’s in-app currency. Earn it by completing tasks, keeping your daily streak, or referring friends. Spend it instantly on airtime and data, or convert certain BYC to real Naira in your wallet.
- Task BYC — earned from completing tasks. Can be converted to Naira.
- Streak BYC — earned from daily streaks, milestones, and referrals. Mainly used for airtime/data.
How Do You Earn BY₵?
1. Completing Tasks
Every task you complete on ByteVerse earns you both Naira (goes to your withdrawal wallet) and Task BY₵ (goes to your BY₵ wallet). The more tasks you complete, the more BY₵ accumulates alongside your real earnings — effectively a bonus on top of every task.
2. Daily Login Streaks
This is where BY₵ gets exciting. ByteVerse rewards you for showing up every day. Log in and complete at least one task daily to keep your streak counter growing.
Day 7 Streak
Log in daily to keep your flame alive. Miss a day and it resets to zero.
If you miss 2 consecutive days, your streak resets to Day 0. You'll get a warning on Day 1 of missing — that's your last chance to log in and save it. Your already-earned BY₵ stays safe; only the counter resets.
3. Milestone Rewards
As your streak grows, you hit milestones that unlock big BY₵ bonuses and free BytePro access. Milestones unlock automatically once you reach that streak day — then you claim them from the Earn BY₵ page.
4. Referring Friends
Every time a friend signs up using your referral code and completes 3 approved tasks, you earn ₦100 + 10 BY₵. Your friend also gets ₦30 + 5 BY₵ as a welcome reward. The BY₵ earned from referrals goes directly into your Streak BY₵ balance.
1. Share your unique referral code or link via social media or messaging.
2. Your friend signs up on ByteVerse using your code.
3. They complete 3 approved tasks.
4. You get ₦100 + 10 BY₵ — they get ₦30 + 5 BY₵.
What Can You Do With BY₵?
Once you've built up your BY₵ balance, you have three ways to use it:
1. Buy Airtime & Data Bundles
Head to the Spend BY₵ section and redeem your coins for mobile airtime or data bundles across all major Nigerian networks — MTN, Glo, Airtel, and 9mobile. Enter your phone number, pick your plan, confirm, and it's delivered within minutes. No Naira needed.
| What You Get | BY₵ Cost | Networks |
|---|---|---|
| ₦100 Airtime | 100 BY₵ | MTN, Glo, Airtel, 9mobile |
| 200MB Data (1 day) | ~80 BY₵ | MTN, Airtel |
| 1GB Data (7 days) | ~300 BY₵ | MTN, Glo, Airtel, 9mobile |
| 2GB Data (30 days) | ~500 BY₵ | MTN, Glo |
2. Convert BY₵ to Naira
If you'd rather have real money, you can convert Task BY₵ directly to Naira in your withdrawal wallet. The rate is fixed:
To convert, you must meet all 3 conditions:
- You have at least 500 Task BY₵ available
- You've completed at least 5 tasks this month
- You haven't already converted 500 BY₵ this calendar month
Only your Task BY₵ balance can be converted. Streak BY₵ (earned from milestones) is for airtime and data redemptions only — it cannot be converted to Naira.
3. Send BY₵ to Other Users (P2P) — Coming Soon
BY₵ P2P transfers are in development. Soon you'll be able to send BY₵ directly to any other ByteVerse user — perfect for splitting rewards with a friend or gifting someone on the platform. Stay tuned.
BY₵ vs Naira Wallet — What's the Difference?
| Feature | Naira Wallet | BY₵ Wallet |
|---|---|---|
| What it holds | Real Nigerian Naira | ByteVerse coins (BY₵) |
| How you earn | Completing tasks | Tasks + streaks + milestones + referrals |
| How you use it | Withdraw to bank account | Airtime, data, convert, P2P (coming soon) |
| Withdrawal minimum | ₦1,000 (free) / ₦500 (BytePro) | N/A — spend directly |
| Can convert | No | Yes — Task BY₵ → Naira |
Tips to Maximise Your BY₵
1. Never Break Your Streak
The biggest BY₵ rewards come from milestones. A 30-day streak earns you 500 BY₵ + 72 hours free BytePro — that's free data money and free premium access just for logging in daily. It costs you nothing except consistency.
2. Claim Milestones as Soon as They Unlock
Once you hit the streak day, your milestone becomes claimable on the Earn BY₵ page. Go claim it — the BY₵ goes straight to your Streak balance.
3. Use BY₵ for Data, Save Naira for Withdrawal
Instead of buying data from your regular earnings, use BY₵ for airtime and data redemptions. This lets your Naira balance grow faster toward the withdrawal minimum without spending a thing.
4. Convert Monthly Without Fail
Once you hit 500 Task BY₵, convert it to ₦350 every month. The cap resets at the start of each calendar month — don't let a conversion slot go to waste.
Common Questions
Does BY₵ expire?
No. Your BY₵ balance doesn't expire as long as your ByteVerse account remains active.
Can I withdraw BY₵ directly to my bank?
Not directly. You first convert Task BY₵ to Naira (500 BY₵ = ₦350), and that Naira then goes into your regular withdrawal wallet where you can withdraw it normally on the next Friday payout.
What if my streak resets — do I lose my BY₵?
No. Your already-earned BY₵ stays safe in your wallet. Only the streak day counter resets, not your balance. The BY₵ from milestones you've already claimed remains yours.
Can I earn BY₵ without a BytePro subscription?
Yes, completely. BY₵ is available to all users — free and BytePro alike. BytePro just gives you access to more daily tasks, which means more opportunities to earn Task BY₵.
When will P2P transfers be available?
BY₵ P2P transfers are coming soon. Once live, you'll be able to send BY₵ directly to other verified ByteVerse users from your BY₵ Wallet.