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Refining is ORB Supply’s innovative mechanism that rewards long-term holders by redistributing a portion of claimed ORB rewards back to those who haven’t claimed yet.
The longer you hold your unclaimed ORB, the more refined ORB you’ll receive from others who claim early. It’s a built-in incentive for long-term thinking.

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The Core Concept

When miners claim their ORB rewards, a 10% refining fee is automatically deducted. This fee is then redistributed to all miners who haven’t claimed yet, proportional to their unclaimed ORB balance. The result: Holders receive more ORB over time, while early claimers pay a small fee that benefits the community.

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How It Works

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The Refining Fee

Claimed ORB = Unrefined ORB × 0.90
Refining Fee = Unrefined ORB × 0.10
When you claim:
  • You receive 90% of your unrefined ORB
  • 10% goes to the refining pool

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Redistribution

The 10% fee is distributed to all holders with unclaimed ORB: 
Your Refined ORB = (Your Unclaimed ORB / Total Unclaimed ORB) × Total Refining Fees
Refining uses a cumulative index system (similar to Compound’s interest accrual) to ensure fair distribution regardless of when you claim.
Refining happens automatically every time someone claims ORB. You don’t need to do anything—just hold your unclaimed ORB and you’ll accumulate refined ORB over time.

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Benefits of Holding

As others claim their ORB, your percentage of total unclaimed ORB increases, meaning you receive a larger portion of future refining fees. This creates a compounding effect for long-term holders.

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Key Numbers

MetricValue
Refining Fee10%
You Receive90%
DistributionProportional
AccumulationAutomatic
Refining is a unique feature that aligns incentives toward long-term holding. The longer you hold, the more you benefit!