> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.mineglyph.xyz/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.mineglyph.xyz/resources/faq.md). # FAQ ### Do I need a GPU or special hardware? No. Your mining power comes from your wallet's existing on-chain history. There is no computation to run and no energy cost. ### Does connecting my wallet cost anything? No. Connecting is free and is not a transaction. You only pay when you **start mining** (a one-time fee plus gas) and when you **claim** (gas only). ### How much is the fee to start mining? A one-time fee of about **$1** in ETH (default `0.00056 ETH`), paid when you first register. Updating your hashrate later is free (gas only); the fee is not charged again unless you quit and re-register. ### Is the fee taken in GLYPH? No — it's in **ETH**. It does not affect GLYPH supply or the 0% team allocation. It's a protocol fee that funds operations and deters sybil farming. ### When can I claim my rewards? Rewards accrue every second. You can claim **1 hour** after you start mining, and then once every hour. You never lose rewards to the wait — they keep accumulating and you claim the full amount. ### Why did my mining rate go down? Either a **halving** lowered the network-wide emission rate, or **new miners joined** and raised total hashrate, shrinking everyone's share. This is the difficulty mechanism working as intended. ### Can the team mint more GLYPH? No GLYPH is minted for the team, ever. Minting is restricted to the mining contract and capped at 21,000,000. Note the one caveat: until the token admin role is renounced on-chain, the admin wallet can grant minting rights — check the live admin state. See [Security model](/security/security-model.md). ### What is my "hold time"? Days since your wallet last sent value out. A wallet that holds without selling has a hold time equal to its age; selling resets it. It rewards long-term conviction. ### Can I lose my GLYPH? The contract doesn't take custody of your GLYPH — it's minted straight to your wallet on claim. Standard crypto risks apply: lose your keys, lose your funds. GLYPH's market value can also fall to zero. ### Is Mine Glyph affiliated with Robinhood? No. "Robinhood Chain" is the name of the underlying blockchain network. Mine Glyph is an independent, community protocol and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Robinhood Markets, Inc. ### Is it audited? Not yet. The contracts have an extensive internal test suite and are live on testnet, but a third-party audit is still pending. See [Audit status & risks](/security/audits-and-status.md). ### Where do I get the official contract address? From [Contract addresses](/resources/contract-addresses.md) and the official website and X account. Never trust an address sent to you in a DM. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.mineglyph.xyz/resources/faq.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.