# Privacy Mining Rules and Rewards

### **OVERVIEW** <a href="#id-1-overview" id="id-1-overview"></a>

The goal of **privacy mining** is to expand and maintain the anonymity set of the privacy protocol. By simply following the on-screen instructions, you can contribute to privacy and earn rewards.

*How to Get Started: A Step-by-Step Guide.*

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[Privacy Mining](/intmax-privacy-mining/core-features/privacy-mining.md)
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### **Play now** <a href="#id-11-play-now" id="id-11-play-now"></a>

You can just deposit 1 ETH without thinking anything to have both privacy and rewards.&#x20;

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***\[IMPORTANT] You DON'T have to read the explanation below unless you want to maximize your rewards.***
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### KEY IMPROVEMENT UNDER THE NEW RULE <a href="#id-2-key-improvement-under-the-new-rule" id="id-2-key-improvement-under-the-new-rule"></a>

**NOTE**: This rule will be enforced starting **two days after the mainnet release**.

#### **Network & Lock Period** <a href="#id-21-network-amp-lock-period" id="id-21-network-amp-lock-period"></a>

* Operates on the **Ethereum Mainnet**.
* **Lock Period**:
  * **Old Rule:** Rewards were distributed at two stages (after 2 weeks and 3 months).
  * **New Rule:** Funds are locked for **2–5 days**, and users can claim all rewards at once when the lock is lifted.

#### **New User Interface** <a href="#id-22-new-user-interface" id="id-22-new-user-interface"></a>

* **Old Rule:** Mining tool was available only via CLI.
* **New Rule:** A **web interface** is now available, making participation easier. We plan to release an updated version of the CLI compatible with the new version in the coming days.

### ISSUANCE OF THE TOKEN <a href="#id-3-issuance-of-the-token" id="id-3-issuance-of-the-token"></a>

#### Token Information <a href="#id-31-token-information" id="id-31-token-information"></a>

* The token symbol is **`ITX`**.
* The maximum supply is **1,001,000,000** tokens (1.001 billion).
* The issuance period spans **2,032 days** (16 + 32 + 64 + 128 + 256 + 512 + 1024 days) with **6 halving events**.

| Term      | Start      | End        | Days      | Rewards Per Day | Rewards of This Term |
| --------- | ---------- | ---------- | --------- | --------------- | -------------------- |
| 1         | 2024/08/07 | 2024/08/23 | 16        | 8,937,500.0000  | 143,000,000          |
| 2         | 2024/08/23 | 2024/09/24 | 32        | 4,468,750.0000  | 143,000,000          |
| 3         | 2024/09/24 | 2024/11/27 | 64        | 2,234,375.0000  | 143,000,000          |
| 4         | 2024/11/27 | 2025/04/04 | 128       | 1,117,187.5000  | 143,000,000          |
| 5         | 2025/04/04 | 2025/12/16 | 256       | 558,593.7500    | 143,000,000          |
| 6         | 2025/12/16 | 2027/05/12 | 512       | 279,296.8750    | 143,000,000          |
| 7         | 2027/05/12 | 2030/03/01 | 1,024     | 139,648.4375    | 143,000,000          |
| **Total** |            |            | **2,032** |                 | **1,001,000,000**    |

#### Reward Calculation Formula <a href="#id-32-reward-calculation-formula" id="id-32-reward-calculation-formula"></a>

* The daily issuance amount is predetermined.

Rewards are distributed based on:

**(Daily Issuance) \* (Individual Contribution) / (Total Contribution)**

See details on how rewards are calculated in **SECTION 7**

#### **Reward Distribution Under the New Rules** <a href="#id-33-reward-distribution-under-the-new-rules" id="id-33-reward-distribution-under-the-new-rules"></a>

* After the **2–5 day lock period** ends, and once the user’s status is “Claimable,” they can receive their rewards.
* If a user violates the mining rules, the associated deposit will be **ineligible** for rewards.\
  See details on mining rule in **SECTION 5**

### AML <a href="#id-4-aml" id="id-4-aml"></a>

* From an AML perspective, deposits from **high-risk addresses** (e.g., sanctioned addresses) may be rejected.
* A “Proof of Innocence” mechanism is available if needed, allowing users to prove their funds are not illicitly mixed.
* The initial deposit limit is **100 ETH**, which will be **raised every six months**, reaching **10,000 ETH** after two years. It remains fixed thereafter.

### RULES OF MINING AND LOCK PERIOD <a href="#id-5-rules-of-mining-and-lock-period" id="id-5-rules-of-mining-and-lock-period"></a>

* **Deposit Amounts:** Deposits must be precisely 0.1, 1, 10, or 100 ETH.
* **AML Compliance:** All deposits are subject to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks upon entry. Deposits failing to meet AML standards are not accepted into the INTMAX Network.
* **Lock Period:** Once deposited, funds must remain in place for the entire lock period. This period is determined by the hash of the INTMAX block containing your deposit and a random value set at the time of deposit.
* **ITX Token Eligibility:** If you breach any of the deposit rules, you will not qualify to receive ITX tokens.

**Withdrawal Flexibility:** You can withdraw your deposited funds at any time, even if you violate the above rules. It is recommended to use the official user interface, designed to help avoid common violations.

### COMPARISON WITH THE OLD RULES <a href="#id-6-comparison-with-the-old-rules" id="id-6-comparison-with-the-old-rules"></a>

| Rule                        | Old Version                                   | New Version                                       |
| --------------------------- | --------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| Partial reward distribution | After 2 weeks (1/3), then after 3 months(2/3) | None (All rewards claimed 2–5 days after deposit) |
| Circulation slashing        | Reduce mining rewards                         | None (It may be introduced in the future)         |
| Rushy Deposit               | Reduce mining rewards                         | None                                              |
| 10/10 Deposit Cycle         | Reduce mining rewards                         | None                                              |
| Mining cycle                | Deposit to a new address                      | UI supports starting new cycles                   |

### REWARD DISTRIBUTION METHOD <a href="#id-7-reward-distribution-method" id="id-7-reward-distribution-method"></a>

#### **Mining Contribution** <a href="#id-71-mining-contribution" id="id-71-mining-contribution"></a>

Based on your deposit amount, you will be assigned points used to calculate your share of the rewards. The table below shows how these points are allocated:

| Mining Amount | Points |
| ------------- | ------ |
| 0.1 ETH       | 1      |
| 1 ETH         | 4      |
| 10 ETH        | 9      |
| 100 ETH       | 16     |

Your total rewards are proportional to the number of points you have relative to everyone else.

**Example**: Suppose that on March 14, Person A requests a mining reward of 0.1 ETH, and Person B requests 1 ETH. Assume that no one else has made a request. According to the table, the contribution score (points) for 0.1 ETH is 1, while the contribution score for 1 ETH is 4. This means the total points for the day amount to 5. If the total reward distributed per day is 10,000 ITX, then Person A will receive

10,000×1/5=2,000 ITX, and Person B will receive10,000×4/5=8,000 ITX. The reward will be sent to the user's Ethereum address on March 15.

#### **Reward Schedule** <a href="#id-72-reward-schedule" id="id-72-reward-schedule"></a>

Rewards will be distributed to users participating in privacy mining, based on their level of contribution. The daily reward amounts will be distributed according to the schedule below:

1. **Mainnet Release to December 16, 2025 (End of Term 5)**
   * Daily Distribution: **558,593.75 ITX**
2. **December 16, 2025, to May 12, 2027 (End of Term 6)**
   * Daily Distribution: **279,296.875 ITX**
3. **May 12, 2027, to March 1, 2030 (End of Term 7)**
   * Daily Distribution: **139,648.4375 ITX**

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**Important Notes:**<br>

* If there is a day on which no mining activity occurs, all tokens scheduled for distribution on that day will be burned.
* Any fractional amounts resulting from token distribution will also be burned.
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