# USUAL Rewards

USUAL rewards are distributed to users who deposit USD0++ (USD0 plus) assets into the Polynomial liquidity pool.

## How USUAL Rewards Work

### Eligibility

* **USD0++ only**: Rewards are exclusively for users depositing USD0++ assets
* **Automatic distribution**: No additional action required beyond depositing

### Distribution Process

1. **Weekly claims**: Polynomial claims rewards from USUAL every 7 days
2. **Pro-rata distribution**: Total rewards distributed proportionally among eligible users
3. **No platform fee**: Polynomial doesn't take a cut - 100% goes to users

### Calculation Formula

User rewards are calculated based on:

```
User Share = Amount Staked × Seconds Staked
```

Where:

* **Amount Staked**: The USD value of your USD0++ deposit
* **Seconds Staked**: The duration you've held the deposit

### Key Features

* **Time-weighted**: Longer staking periods earn proportionally more rewards
* **Size-weighted**: Larger deposits earn proportionally more rewards
* **Fair distribution**: Rewards scale with both amount and time commitment
* **Transparent**: All calculations are based on verifiable on-chain data

## Maximizing USUAL Rewards

### Strategies

1. **Deposit early**: Start earning rewards as soon as possible
2. **Maintain deposits**: Keep funds staked to accumulate more seconds
3. **Compound rewards**: Reinvest earned rewards to increase your share
4. **Monitor performance**: Track your rewards and adjust strategy as needed

### Important Notes

* **USD0++ specific**: Only USD0++ deposits qualify for these rewards
* **Automatic**: No manual claiming required - rewards are distributed automatically
* **Weekly cycles**: New reward cycles begin every 7 days
* **Transparent**: All distributions are verifiable on-chain


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