> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docsv1.arkadiko.finance/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docsv1.arkadiko.finance/protocol/incentives-and-rewards/emission-schedule.md).

# Emission schedule

How and when do new DIKO tokens enter circulating supply?

Arkadiko releases a pre-set amount of DIKO rewards every two weeks which is the length of a proof of transfer cycle. 

Initially, the rate at which new DIKO are rewarded the protocol contributors is very high. Every two week, the amount of DIKO released decreases by 2 %.

![](https://2078756196-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MWdHbalaCd3nQqfv203%2F-MbbaGaMjDu-aq06a631%2F-Mbg6Rak4r-ka0RgtBxJ%2FScreenshot%202021-06-08%20at%2016.53.32.png?alt=media\&token=b309a688-62a4-4eff-8ed0-9fd410e68778)

After five years, the protocol targets a 2% yearly inflation rate. 

For the first 6 weeks, Arkadiko runs a special liquidity mining event to attract liquidity. Total emissions considering this launch event are as follows:

![](https://2078756196-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MWdHbalaCd3nQqfv203%2F-Mbg9K8meWQuKhHbrxCE%2F-MbgDOF3PYhKX56vNLgC%2FScreenshot%202021-06-08%20at%2017.23.37.png?alt=media\&token=edee77da-ec7b-4edf-a20c-ebed92a45b31)