> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://pillar-dao.gitbook.io/pillar-dao-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://pillar-dao.gitbook.io/pillar-dao-docs/launch/initial-yield.md).

# Initial Yield

To initially maintain a strong reflexive loop, PLR holders are given higher value capture, while pUSD holders receive high emissions to keep minting activity high.

<table><thead><tr><th>User Type</th><th width="187">Yield %</th><th>Rewards Type</th><th>Lockup Period</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>pUSD Holders</td><td><strong>67%</strong></td><td>Paid in PLR</td><td>No lock (lockup up to 12 months for bonus rewards)</td></tr><tr><td>PLR Stakers</td><td><strong>33%</strong></td><td>Paid in pUSD (sourced from yield strategies and protocol inflows)</td><td>Up to a 6-month lock, rewards decaying linearly</td></tr></tbody></table>