> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://darkforest.gitbook.io/dark-forest-leaf-protocol/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://darkforest.gitbook.io/dark-forest-leaf-protocol/info/fixed-apy/photosynthesis.md).

# PHOTOSYNTHESIS

To ensure the project's long-term viability and growth, we've added a PHOTOSYNTHESIS component that will pay $LEAF token holders compound interest in perpetuity.

Each Interest Cycle is 15 minutes long and is known as an LIGHT-YEAR.

PHOTOSYNTHESIS **1 - 35,040:** 0.02355% every LIGHT-YEAR **(First 12 Months)**

PHOTOSYNTHESIS **35,041 - 52,560:** 0.00211% every LIGHT-YEAR **(Next 6 months)**

PHOTOSYNTHESIS **52,561 - 245,280:** 0.00014% every LIGHT-YEAR **(Next 6.5 Years)**

PHOTOSYNTHESIS **245,281:** 0.00002% every LIGHT-YEAR **(In Perpetuity until max supply is reached)**