> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.nuon.fi/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.nuon.fi/guides/minting-nuon.md).

# Minting Nuon

## Minting Nuon Documentation

### How to mint Nuon

Users can mint Nuon at a 1:1 ratio by depositing bridged USDC on Base into the Nuon protocol at[ nuon.fi](https://nuon.fi/).

Before you mint Nuon, check your [eligibility ](https://docs.nuon.fi/resources/legal-documents/investment-disclaimer)criteria. 

#### Steps to Mint

1. Bridge USDC and ETH to Base.
2. Connect your wallet to the Nuon [website](https://nuon.fi/).
3. Choose the amount of USDC you want to deposit.
4. Check the box if you fulfill the [eligibility requirements](https://docs.nuon.fi/resources/legal-documents/investment-disclaimer) to mint and use Nuon. 
5. Press "Get Nuon." 
6. Follow the instructions in your wallet to convert USDC → NUON.

### Why to mint Nuon

Holding Nuon in a non-custodial wallet provides users with liquid yields in Nuon. Extra Nuon equal to current inflation as measured by Truflation CPI is rebased, in real-time, into Nuon holders' wallets. 

#### Inflation Yield

When holding Nuon, yields are automatically deposited into wallets holding Nuon\*: 

* Rebase mechanism increases the Nuon balance automatically.
* Yield rate corresponds to real-world inflation (\~2–3%) as measured by Truflation CPI.
* Yields are rebased in real time. 
* No yield is applied during deflation (i.e., yield only occurs when inflation > 0).

\*When staked, Nuon is deposited into the stake for compounding effects. 

\*\*During the unbonding time, yields are not accrued. 

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