# Energy Bonds Energy bonds in Lithium represent tokenized claims on locked mining rewards, backed by Proof-of-Work (PoW) mining output. Miners lock their coinbase rewards for predefined durations (e.g., 2 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, or 12 months), earning boosted yields of up to 25% APY depending on the lock duration. In return, they receive [Liquid Mining Tokens](/lithium-docs/lithium-protocol/publish-your-docs.md) (LMTs), which abstract the locked rewards into tradable assets. These LMTs can be sold in a secondary market, providing instant liquidity for miners while maintaining their claim on future yields. *** ### **Benefits for Miners:** * **Boosted Yields:** By locking rewards, miners earn significantly higher APY than typical emissions, maximizing their long-term profitability. * **Liquidity Access:** LMTs enable miners to unlock liquidity immediately, allowing them to reinvest or cover operational costs without waiting for the lock period to end. ### **Benefits for Traders:** * **Energy-Backed Assets:** Traders gain access to assets backed by PoW mining, offering a unique and stable yield opportunity. * **Capital Efficiency:** LMTs can be used as collateral in DeFi, unlocking further financial opportunities. * **Customizable Yields:** Through the RFQ mechanism, traders can match their desired yield and maturity preferences, ensuring tailored financial outcomes. This model bridges the gap between miners and traders, creating a mutually beneficial ecosystem where miners access liquidity and traders tap into innovative energy-backed yield instruments. --- # Agent Instructions: 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: ``` GET https://lithium-2.gitbook.io/lithium-docs/lithium-protocol/quickstart.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. 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.