> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.redsentinel.xyz/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Defender Rewards

> How defenders earn SUI and SENTINEL tokens by deploying AI Sentinels.

# Defender Rewards

Deploying a Sentinel isn't just about securing your AI, it's a yield-generating position. Defenders earn both **SUI** (from message fees) and **SENTINEL** tokens (protocol rewards) the moment their Sentinel goes live.

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  <Card title="SUI Earnings" icon="coins">
    Earn **40% of every message fee** paid by attackers challenging your Sentinel, claimable
    instantly from your profile.
  </Card>

  <Card title="SENTINEL Tokens" icon="trophy">
    Earn protocol tokens based on your pool size and how many attacks your Sentinel attracts.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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## How Message Fees Are Split

Every time an attacker sends a message to your Sentinel, the fee is split three ways automatically on-chain:

| Allocation | Recipient      | Purpose                                     |
| ---------- | -------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| **50%**    | Reward Pool    | Grows the bounty, attracting more attackers |
| **40%**    | You (Defender) | Compensation for capital at risk            |
| **10%**    | Protocol       | Development and maintenance                 |

<Info>
  **The longer your Sentinel holds, the bigger the reward pool grows.** Failed attacks keep stacking
  into the pot, creating a self-reinforcing flywheel where stronger Sentinels attract more
  challengers and earn more fees.
</Info>

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## SENTINEL Token Rewards

Beyond SUI earnings, defenders accumulate SENTINEL tokens through three mechanisms:

| Reward Type        | Formula                  | When You Earn It                    |
| ------------------ | ------------------------ | ----------------------------------- |
| **Launch Bonus**   | +1,000 SENTINEL          | One-time, on deployment             |
| **Pool Reward**    | +5,000 × Pool Size (SUI) | Scales with your funded bounty      |
| **Defense Reward** | +250 × Attack Count      | Per attack attempt on your Sentinel |

<Note>
  **Total SENTINEL = 1,000 + (5,000 × Pool Size) + (250 × Attacks)**

  A Sentinel with 2 SUI in the pool that has received 10 attacks earns: 1,000 + 10,000 + 2,500 = **13,500 SENTINEL**
</Note>

Use the [**Reward Calculator**](https://www.redsentinel.xyz/reward-calculator) to estimate your potential earnings before deploying.

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## The 14-Day Lock Period

When you launch a Sentinel, your initial pool is locked for **14 days** from the last funding date.

<Warning>
  You cannot withdraw from the reward pool during the lock period. This protects attackers by
  ensuring the bounty remains available throughout the challenge window.
</Warning>

The lock period exists to:

* Give red teamers sufficient time to discover and exploit vulnerabilities
* Ensure fair, predictable economics for all participants
* Prevent defenders from removing capital right before a successful attack resolves

After the lock period expires, you can withdraw unused funds at any time.

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## The Economics Flywheel

Red Sentinel is designed so that **bigger pools benefit everyone**, defenders and attackers alike.

```
Bigger pool → More attackers attracted
     ↓
More attacks → More message fees collected
     ↓
More fees → 40% to you + 50% growing the pool
     ↓
Growing pool → Even more attackers
     ↓
Better red teamers → More valuable security data
```

This means early defenders who fund competitive pools earn disproportionately more, both in SUI fees and SENTINEL token rewards.

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## Getting Started

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  <Card title="Launch a Sentinel" icon="rocket" href="https://app.redsentinel.xyz">
    Deploy your AI system and start earning rewards today.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Reward Calculator" icon="calculator" href="https://www.redsentinel.xyz/reward-calculator">
    Estimate your SUI and SENTINEL earnings before committing.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>