> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.asterdex.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.asterdex.com/trading/perpetuals/grid-2.0/liquidity-pool-mining.md). # Liquidity Pool Mining ### Overview Liquidity Pool Mining is a limited-time campaign that rewards users for running Perpetual Grid strategies on eligible trading pairs. During the campaign, a total reward pool of 140,000 $ASTER is allocated over four weeks. The weekly reward pool is 50,000 $ASTER in Week 1, 40,000 $ASTER in Week 2, 30,000 $ASTER in Week 3, and 20,000 $ASTER in Week 4. Each weekly reward pool is distributed hourly among participating Grids based on each Grid’s share of the total eligible trading volume. Simply trade eligible pairs using Perpetual Grid to participate. No registration is required. *** ### How Liquidity Pool Mining Works Each hour, the hourly rewards are distributed among all eligible Grids based on their share of the total eligible Grid trading volume. Hourly Grid Reward Your Grid Reward = (Your Grid Trading Volume ÷ Total Eligible Grid Trading Volume) × Hourly Rewards For example, if three grids generate 1,000, 2,000, and 3,000 USDT of eligible trading volume during an hour, and the hourly reward is 100 ASTER: | Grid | Trading Volume | Share | Reward | | ------ | -------------- | ------ | ----------- | | Grid A | 1,000 USDT | 16.67% | 16.67 ASTER | | Grid B | 2,000 USDT | 33.33% | 33.33 ASTER | | Grid C | 3,000 USDT | 50.00% | 50.00 ASTER | All eligible trading pairs share the same reward pool. Your rewards are calculated separately for each grid strategy. There is no minimum Grid runtime. Any eligible trading volume generated during the hour will count toward rewards. *** ### Eligible Trading Volume Only trading volume generated by Perpetual Grid strategies on eligible campaign trading pairs is counted. Both Maker and Taker trading volume are included equally. The following are not counted: * Manual trading * Trading from non-Grid bots * Trading from the main account outside the Grid strategy Self-trading is also excluded from eligible trading volume. *** ### How to Participate 1. Open the Liquidity Pool Mining campaign page. 2. Browse the eligible trading pairs and their estimated bonus APY. 3. Select a trading pair and click Add Liquidity. 4. You will be redirected to the Perpetual Grid order form with the selected trading pair pre-selected. 5. Configure and create your Grid strategy. 6. Once your Grid generates eligible trading volume, you automatically participate in the hourly reward distribution. You do not need to register separately for the campaign. *** ## Est. Bonus APY Est. Bonus APY is an estimate of the annualized $ASTER rewards you could receive from the campaign based on current activity. It is not a guaranteed return and should not be interpreted as the expected profitability of your Grid strategy. The estimate is based on: * The current hourly reward * Recent Grid trading volume on the selected trading pair * The total Grid trading volume across eligible campaign pairs * The leverage configured for your Grid #### How It Is Estimated First, the system estimates the portion of the hourly reward attributable to the selected trading pair based on its recent Grid trading volume. The resulting reward is then compared with the total leveraged notional of currently running Grids on that trading pair to establish a 1× leverage benchmark. Your displayed Est. Bonus APY is then adjusted according to your configured leverage. Higher leverage can result in a higher estimated bonus APY because it increases the notional size of your Grid strategy. #### Important Est. Bonus APY is calculated from recent activity and is subject to change as trading volume, participating Grids, leverage, and other campaign conditions change. The estimate does not guarantee future rewards or returns. *** ### Claiming Rewards Rewards are distributed to your account hourly after each reward period is settled. To claim: 1. Open the Liquidity Pool Mining page. 2. Connect your wallet if you have not already done so. 3. Open Available Rewards. 4. Click Claim. 5. Confirm the claim. Your available $ASTER rewards can be claimed together. After a successful claim, you can view your previous claims and reward distributions under Rewards History. *** ### Reward History The rewards interface provides records of your campaign rewards and claims. You can view: * Reward distribution time * Token * Reward amount * Claim records This allows you to track both the rewards allocated to you and the rewards you have already claimed. *** ## Reward Pool The campaign uses a shared $ASTER reward pool. The reward pool and campaign duration may vary by campaign period. Please refer to the Liquidity Pool Mining campaign page for the current reward pool, eligible trading pairs, and campaign period. The hourly reward is distributed based on the eligible trading volume generated during that hour. If there is no eligible trading volume during a period, there is no trading-volume-based distribution for that period. *** ## Important Notes * Liquidity Pool Mining rewards are additional incentives and are separate from the normal PnL of your Grid strategy. * Running a Grid does not guarantee a profit. * Est. Bonus APY is an estimate only and does not guarantee future rewards or returns. * Reward amounts depend on your Grid's eligible trading volume relative to other participating Grids. * The reward pool is shared across all eligible campaign trading pairs. * Campaign parameters, including eligible trading pairs, reward pool size, and campaign period, may vary between campaigns. * Past or current reward rates should not be considered an indication of future returns. *** ## FAQ #### Do I need to register for Liquidity Pool Mining? No. Participation is automatic when you run a Perpetual Grid strategy on an eligible campaign trading pair. #### Which trading pairs are eligible? Only trading pairs designated for the campaign are eligible. This activity is exclusively open to Grid 2.0; the legacy Grid is not eligible for participation. Check the Liquidity Pool Mining page for the current list of eligible trading pairs and campaign eligibility requirements. #### Does my manual trading volume count? No. Only eligible volume generated by Perpetual Grid strategies is counted. #### Do Maker and Taker volume both count? Yes. Eligible Maker and Taker trading volume are counted equally. #### How is my reward calculated? Your reward is based on your Grid's share of the total eligible trading volume generated by all participating Grids during the same hourly period. #### Does leverage affect my reward? Your reward allocation is based on eligible trading volume, not directly on leverage. However, leverage can affect the notional size and trading activity of your Grid. Leverage is also used when calculating your Est. Bonus APY. #### Is Est. Bonus APY guaranteed? No. It is an estimate based on recent campaign activity and can change over time. #### When are rewards distributed? Rewards are calculated and credited on an hourly basis. #### Do I need to claim my rewards immediately? The material confirms that rewards are distributed hourly and require user action to claim. It does not specify an expiration period for unclaimed rewards, so the public documentation should not state one unless the final campaign rules provide it. #### Where do claimed ASTER rewards go? Claimed ASTER is credited to your perpetual wallet balance. \ \