# Bonus Allocations

Every DAO has a bonus amount of shares that is banked and released linearly over the lifetime of the DAO. The amount of bonus shares is based on the initial configuration of the DAO. 

Bonus shares are given out using the "**Reward Member"** proposal found under Core proposals. The amount of bonus shares that are unlocked is shown and many members can be given shares in the same proposal.

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