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# Mining

Mining is a way to earn LIBRE tokens without buying them. Instead, you contribute BTC to the protocol, and in return, you receive newly issued LIBRE, which is automatically staked for 6 months.

## 🔥 How it Works

Go to: [defi.libre.org/mining](https://defi.libre.org/mining)

1. **Deposit BTC** — daily mining rewards are distributed based on your contribution.
2. **Get LIBRE** — the amount of LIBRE you receive depends on how much BTC you contribute relative to others.
3. **Staked Rewards** — the LIBRE you mine is automatically staked for 6 months, after which you can claim your rewards.

## 📆 Mining Schedule

* **Start Date**: October 28, 2024
* **End Date**: September 6, 2034
* **Initial Daily Emission**: 2,000,000 LIBRE
* **Halving Schedule**: Rewards are cut in half every 6 months

View current mining stats and next halving date at [defi.libre.org/mining](https://defi.libre.org/mining).

## 💡 Daily Allocation

Each day, mining.libre calculates:

* Total BTC contributed
* Each account's share of the BTC
* Proportional LIBRE rewards, staked 6 months

## 📊 Example

| Account    | BTC Contributed | LIBRE Mined     | Payout Date          |
| ---------- | --------------- | --------------- | -------------------- |
| satoshi    | 0.00145000 BTC  | 1,104,000 LIBRE | 2025-10-10 20:00 UTC |
| mintyfresh | 0.00075000 BTC  | 570,000 LIBRE   | 2025-10-10 20:00 UTC |
| chainqueen | 0.00030000 BTC  | 228,000 LIBRE   | 2025-10-10 20:00 UTC |

## 📦 Supply Details

* **Total LIBRE Supply**: 10,000,000,000
* **Current Circulating Supply**: \~3,000,000,000
* **Mining Emissions**: Come from a fixed schedule — no surprise inflation