> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://the9bit.gitbook.io/the9bit/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://the9bit.gitbook.io/the9bit/executive-summary/space-mining-overview.md).

# Space Mining Overview

the9bit rewards community-led Spaces through a performance-based mining system that fairly distributes $9BIT tokens. Mining is calculated daily based on a weighted formula combining user engagement and platform contribution — with 20% weight on new users, 20% on DAU activity, and 60% on store spending. For the avoidance of doubt, there is no passive earning of tokens and $9BIT tokens will only be awarded to a user based only on its actual usage, activity and efforts made within the9bit ecosystem.

Each day, a fixed pool of $9BIT tokens is released. The pool is split by Mining Power — your Space’s share compared to all others. **The earlier your members join, engage, or spend on that day, the bigger your slice of the pool before others catch up.**

There are no hard caps, but emissions are automatically adjusted to stay within daily limits. 50% of mined tokens are force-staked for 12 months, aligning incentives with long-term ecosystem growth.

This ensures that only active, value-generating Spaces earn rewards — not just the biggest ones, but also the fastest movers.