# Earn $DIN

### Unlock Node Rewards

Holders of Tier 2 to Tier 10 nodes will earn $DIN as node-running rewards. [How to earn rewards?](https://docs.din.lol/din-cook-data-for-ai/how-to-join/chipper-node-explained/how-to-run-chipper-node)

* **Total Rewards**: This represents your cumulative node rewards.
* **Ready-to-Unlock Amount**: This is your rewards amount minus any requested unlock amount.
* **Unlocked Amount**: This refers to the amount you have successfully claimed.

If you want to check more detailed progress, hover over the progress bar to view more detailed information about your rewards.

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#### Step-by-step guide

Follow these steps to claim your rewards:

1. Raise an Unlock Request by clicking the **'Unlock'** button.\
   Users can claim $DIN gradually based on an unlocking schedule:

   * **25%** of the requested unlock amount is available after 30 days.
   * **60%** is available after 90 days.
   * **100%** is available after 120 days.

2. Simply click the **'Claim'** button to claim the corresponding amount. Note that this is a one-time action.

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### DIN Rewards&#x20;

Exchange your xDIN for DIN rewards easily!

* **Rewards Distribution**: DIN rewards are distributed in real-time based on your share of xDIN.
* **Burn Mechanism**: xDIN is burned once the order is confirmed.
* **Reward Release Schedule**: Rewards are released linearly over 120 days.

#### How to Exchange xDIN for DIN Rewards

1. **Enter xDIN Amount**\
   Input the desired amount of xDIN in the input box and confirm your order.
2. **Track Your Rewards**\
   After confirming, a new record will appear in the **'Records'** table.
   * **Unlocked Amount**: This is the portion of rewards released linearly over the 120-day period.
   * To claim the unlocked amount, simply click the **'Claim'** button. The unlocked rewards will then be added to your account.
3. **Important Note**\
   Once the 120-day period is over, no additional rewards will be generated.

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