> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.aqua.network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.aqua.network/voting-and-rewards/aquarius-amm-rewards.md).

# AMM rewards

AMM rewards are earned by depositing liquidity into Aquarius AMM pools. The size of the rewards depends on:

* the number of upvotes a market receives, and
* the amount of liquidity you provide to the pool relative to others.

> **Note:** AMM rewards go to liquidity providers of the Aquarius AMM — see [how to create pools](/user-guides/pools/creating-a-pool.md) and [deposit liquidity](/user-guides/pools/deposit-and-withdraw-liquidity.md).

### Markets vs. pools

* A **market** is a trading pair that AQUA and ICE holders vote for, such as XLM/AQUA.
* A **pool** is a specific Aquarius AMM liquidity pool for that market.

A market can have multiple related AMM pools as well as a corresponding pair on the Stellar DEX (SDEX). Total liquidity provider rewards for a market are shared across its related pools and the SDEX based on the total liquidity provided in each.

<figure><img src="/files/6XXoSVKjgH3Q1xbgdc45" alt="AMM rewards market pools"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Distribution and claiming

Rewards are paid in AQUA, so your wallet needs an **AQUA trustline** to receive them.

Rewards accrue every block but must be claimed manually — either in the **My Liquidity** tab under the pools list, or in **My Aquarius**.

### Additional resources

* [Active market pairs for rewards](https://aqua.network/rewards)
* The [voting guide](/user-guides/how-to-vote-for-markets-on-aquarius.md) for directing rewards to specific markets