> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guide.derpbirds.io/derp-birds/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guide.derpbirds.io/derp-birds/gold-rush-outposts/advanced/ada-rewards.md).

# ADA Rewards

## :point\_right: The Basics

Outposts are fun, dynamic, customizable, interactive NFTs that generate rewards for holders. Rewards come from 3 primary sources:

1. Crypto mining operation
2. Project royalties
3. Ecosystem fees

In addition to these reward sources, if fortified, outposts also earn $derp. Read more about fortifying outposts [here](/derp-birds/gold-rush-outposts/outposts-overview/fortifying.md).

## :pick: Mining Operation

Funds raised from the outposts mint are used to acquire crypto miners; revenue generated from those miners is sent back to the holders of outposts. 80% of the funding from the Outpost mint is used to acquire miners.

:point\_right: [Learn more about the mining operation](/derp-birds/gold-rush-outposts/advanced/mining-operation.md)

## Other Reward Sources

In addition to earning rewards from our mining operation, medium and large outposts earn rewards from additional sources.

* Small - Mining
* Medium - Mining, Ecosystem
* Large - Mining, Ecosystem, Royalties

<figure><img src="/files/VcCDsY9TXEITED8wAY69" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## Earning Multipliers

Every outpost earns rewards, but where the outpost is located will determine the rewards multiplier. The more rare and exotic the location, the greater the reward multiplier!

<figure><img src="/files/Vci3alakk2hcliiloQUx" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

#### Uniques (1 of 1s)

There are 15 unique(1 of 1) outposts, each with an exclusive location only it has. Unique outposts have the highest earning multiplier.

## Claiming Your Rewards

Mining rewards will be distributed monthly as ADA. Rewards will be claimable in March or April of 2024 once the compounding period for the miners has ended.

ADA rewards do not expire; users can let rewards accumulate and claim them when they wish.


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## 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, and the optional `goal` query parameter:

```
GET https://guide.derpbirds.io/derp-birds/gold-rush-outposts/advanced/ada-rewards.md?ask=<question>&goal=<endgoal>
```

`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal.

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.