# Outposts Overview {% embed url="" %} ## :point\_right: **The Basics** * [**Earn**](https://guide.derpbirds.io/derp-birds/gold-rush-outposts/advanced/ada-rewards) ADA rewards for just holding an outpost * [**Fortify**](https://guide.derpbirds.io/derp-birds/gold-rush-outposts/outposts-overview/fortifying) your outposts using Derp character NFTs to [earn $Derp](https://guide.derpbirds.io/derp-birds/gold-rush-outposts/advanced/usdderp-rewards) each epoch * [**Upgrade**](https://guide.derpbirds.io/derp-birds/gold-rush-outposts/outposts-overview/structure-and-upgrades) your outposts to increase rewards and benefits throughout the Derp Ecosystem *** ## :nerd: Advanced Details ### :straight\_ruler: Size - Reward Sources The outpost size determines reward sources. * **Small**: mining operation * **Medium**: mining operations, ecosystem fees * **Large**: mining operations, ecosystem fees, all project royalties :point\_right: [Learn more about ADA Rewards](https://guide.derpbirds.io/derp-birds/gold-rush-outposts/advanced/ada-rewards) ### :round\_pushpin: Location - Rewards 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! | Location | Rarity | Mutliplier | | -------------------- | --------- | ---------- | | Derpshire Valley | Common | 1x | | Chillartica Drifts | Uncommon | 1.2x | | Sandscript Bandlands | Scare | 1.4x | | Chillvine Jungle | Rare | 1.7x | | Pinnacle Perch | Epic | 1.9x | | Baldo's Bog | Mystical | 2x | | Lavalode Peaks | Legendary | 2.2 | | 15 1 of 1s | Unique | 5x | :point\_right: [Learn more about ADA Rewards](https://guide.derpbirds.io/derp-birds/gold-rush-outposts/advanced/ada-rewards) ### :earth\_americas: Faction The outposts' faction determines which character collection can be used to fortify it. For example, a Derp Ape outpost can be fortified using Derp Ape character NFTs. :point\_right: [Learn more about fortifying](https://guide.derpbirds.io/derp-birds/gold-rush-outposts/outposts-overview/fortifying) --- # 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://guide.derpbirds.io/derp-birds/gold-rush-outposts/outposts-overview.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.