> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.paxos.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Optimize Rewards

Two steps maximize your rewards earnings. Complete both for every payout group.

* **Associate unassigned addresses** — Reward addresses with no payout group do not accrue rewards. Assign them to start earning rewards.
* **Register your payout destination** — If the address where rewards are paid out is also registered for monitoring, claimed rewards continue to compound at the claim frequency.

## Associate All Addresses

### ➊ Find unassigned addresses

1. Go to the **Rewards Engine** tab in the Paxos Dashboard.
2. Select **Rewards Addresses**.
3. Open the **Payout Group** filter and select **No Payout Group**.

The table updates to show only addresses that have no payout group assigned. If the list is empty, all of your addresses are already associated — skip to [Register Payout Addresses](#register-payout-addresses).

### ➋ Ensure a payout group exists for each chain

Payout groups are chain-specific. Each address must be assigned to a payout group on the same network.

> If you already have a payout group for each chain, skip to [➌ Assign each address](#-assign-each-address). Otherwise, create one first — see [Create a payout group](/guides/dashboard/rewards-engine/payout-groups). Configure when rewards are paid out in [Claim rewards](/guides/dashboard/rewards-engine/claims).

### ➌ Assign each address

For each address in the filtered table:

1. In the **Actions** column, click **Edit**.
2. In the **Payout Group** dropdown, select the payout group for that address's network.
3. Click **Save**.

<Warning>
  **Use Edit, not Register Reward Address.** Submitting a new entry with the same wallet address will not move the existing address into a payout group. Always use **Edit** on the existing row to assign a payout group.
</Warning>

Repeat for each address in the list. The address returns to **Unregistered** status while on-chain registration runs automatically.

### ➍ Confirm registration

The **Status** column updates as registration progresses:

| Status                       | Meaning                         |
| ---------------------------- | ------------------------------- |
| **Unregistered**             | Awaiting on-chain registration  |
| **Registration in progress** | On-chain registration running   |
| **Active**                   | Registered and accruing rewards |

<Note>
  Rewards are not retroactive. Accrual begins on the day an address reaches **Active** status.

  Addresses with no balance remain **Unregistered** until the minimum \$1 balance is detected. Registration retries automatically once funded.
</Note>

## Register Payout Addresses

When rewards are claimed, they are sent to each payout group's destination address. If that destination address is also registered for monitoring, the paid out rewards will also accrue, further compounding your rewards.

### ➊ Find each payout group's destination address

1. Go to the **Rewards Engine** tab.
2. Select **Payout Groups**.
3. Note the **Destination Address** for each payout group.

### ➋ Check if the destination address is already registered

1. Select **Rewards Addresses**.
2. Filter by the payout group.
3. Look for the destination address in the list.

If it appears, it is already registered — skip to the next payout group.

### ➌ Register the destination address

1. Click **Register Reward Address**.
2. Enter:
   * **Name** — for example, "Payout Destination"
   * **Wallet Address** — the destination address from the payout group
   * **Blockchain Network** — the same network as the payout group
   * **Payout Group** — the same payout group
3. Click **Save**.

Repeat for each payout group whose destination address is not already registered.

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Claim Rewards" icon="circle-check" href="/guides/dashboard/rewards-engine/claims">
    Configure claim schedules and view payout history
  </Card>

  <Card title="View Statements" icon="file-arrow-down" href="/guides/dashboard/rewards-engine/statements">
    Access monthly reward statements
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

> Questions? Contact [Support](https://support.paxos.com) or your account manager.