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# How to Acquire Esteem?

* **Earning Rewards in the Stronghold** – Depositors in **BetterBank’s Stronghold lending pools** receive Esteem as a **reward for supplying liquidity**.
* **Direct Minting** – Users can **mint Esteem at a perpetually increasing price**, using USDT, ETH, or other blue-chip assets in the future.
* **Buying Favor** – Purchasing **Favor rewards users with an Esteem bonus equal to 44% of the Favor purchase value**.
