> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.minerinu.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.minerinu.app/welcome-to-minu.md).

# Enter the mines

A clear guide to mining with MINU and earning SOL.

![A clear guide to mining with MINU and earning SOL.](https://3637948861-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FAj4DZ2s1GvjVs45QXf35%2Fuploads%2FsZtzjf3K9oaHd762FJ9e%2Fmetals-welcome-v1.gif?alt=media)

MINU lets you place MINU tokens into a mine and earn a share of SOL funded by creator fees. Choose a lock duration, open a position with your wallet, and follow its rewards as they accrue and unlock.

**Three mines. One shared reserve.** Bronze, Silver and Gold differ in their lock periods and reward weights. They all draw from the same available SOL reserve.

## Start here

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Your first position</strong></td><td>Connect a wallet, choose a mine and approve a deposit.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Choose your depth</strong></td><td>Compare the 4h, 8h and 16h locks and their multipliers.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Understand your rewards</strong></td><td>See how the shared reserve, active weight and unlocking work.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Follow the funding</strong></td><td>Learn how creator fees become available mining rewards.</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## What you can do

* Open multiple mining positions with different amounts and durations.
* Earn a weighted share of ongoing reward releases while each position remains active.
* Claim unlocked SOL without withdrawing your MINU.
* Withdraw the entire MINU deposit after its minimum lock has expired.

Mining is the product’s theme for depositing MINU into its Solana program. No mining hardware or proof-of-work is involved. You do not receive a guaranteed daily return: rewards depend on available SOL, incoming fees and participation.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Current network:** MINU operates on Solana devnet. Its devnet tokens and SOL have no mainnet monetary value. Mainnet deposits are not open.
{% endhint %}

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