# Staking

### Overview

XNET staking is designed to reward stakers based on how long they commit their tokens. Whether you're locking in for 14 days or going full 365, your returns grow with your commitment. This system is transparent and composable, designed for real stakers building real infrastructure.

[$XGT - XNET Governance Token](https://solscan.io/token/G2A1Excnc8Bepn241CHc12ETpxCzre32c7oxcbrzMj7g)

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### How Staking Works

#### 1. Lock $XNET

Head to [xnet.foundation/stake](https://xnet.foundation/stake):

* You choose a lock duration between **14 and 365 days**
* A **linear multiplier** is calculated instantly
* You receive a **Stake Receipt Token** **$XGT** (proof of stake)\
  \ <mark style="color:red;">🧨</mark> <mark style="color:red;"></mark><mark style="color:red;">**Warning**</mark><mark style="color:red;">:</mark> <mark style="color:orange;">**Losing or burning**</mark>**&#x20;**<mark style="color:red;">**your $XGT =**</mark>**&#x20;**<mark style="color:orange;">**permanent loss**</mark><mark style="color:red;">**.**</mark>&#x20;

The longer your lock, the better your multiplier and the more daily rewards you earn.

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#### 2. Earn Daily Rewards

Rewards accumulate daily in the background, calculated as:

```ts
daily_reward = staked_amount × base_rate × multiplier
```

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#### 3. Claiming Rewards

You do not need to unstake when your lock ends. You will keep earning the same APY% rate and rewards are claimable anytime.&#x20;

When your lock ends if you would like to recoup your $XNET:

* Be sure to **Claim your rewards FIRST!**
* Unstaking burns your $XGT receipt tokens and returns your initial $XNET
* If you do not see a "Claim" button on the native staking page please head directly to [Streamflow Finance](https://app.streamflow.finance/staking/solana/mainnet/HUQGKUWaARet6GvXm321K2dwJ1VME1MBUywuFczVvnhH) and sign in with your wallet holding your $XGT 🪙 \
  All steps can be completed via their UI.

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*To receive your earnings you must "Claim Rewards" first or you will **forfeit all APY% rewards**.*

<mark style="color:red;">**⚠️ Burning or losing your XGT Receipt Token before claiming results in permanent loss of your stake and rewards. The staking protocol does not support recovery of lost receipt tokens.**</mark>

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### Technical Breakdown

#### Multiplier Formula (Linear)

```ts
multiplier = 1 + ((duration_days - 14) / (365 - 14)) × 0.646
```

* Starts at **1.0x** on day 14
* Reaches **1.646x** on day 365
* Grows **linearly** across the range

#### Base Rate

```
base_rate = 0.0003288 XNET per token per day at 1x multiplier
```

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### Reward Examples

#### Strategy A: Keep Tokens Staked (Short-Term 14 Days APY%)

* Stake: 1000 XNET
* Lock: 14 days (x26 cycles per year)
* Multiplier: 1.0x
* Daily Reward: `1000 × 0.0003288 = 0.3288 XNET`
* Reward per cycle: `0.3288 × 14 = 4.6032 XNET`
* Annual Total: `4.6032 × 26 ≈ 119.68 XNET`

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#### Strategy B: Stake Once for 365 Days (Full Commitment)

* Stake: 1000 XNET
* Lock: 365 days
* Multiplier: 1.646x
* Daily Reward: `1000 × 0.0003288 × 1.646 ≈ 0.5413 XNET`
* Annual Total: `0.5413 × 365 ≈ 197.57 XNET`

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#### Result:

* **197.57 XNET** from full-year stake (365 Day Lock)
* **119.68 XNET** from constant re-staking (14 Day Lock Restake)\ <sup>**+65% yield boost**</sup> <sup></sup><sup>by committing long-term</sup>

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### Mid-Term Examples

| Duration | Multiplier | Daily Reward (1000 XNET) | Total Reward |
| -------- | ---------- | ------------------------ | ------------ |
| 90 days  | \~1.165    | \~0.3829 XNET            | \~34.5 XNET  |
| 180 days | \~1.292    | \~0.4247 XNET            | \~76.45 XNET |
| 365 days | 1.646      | 0.5413 XNET              | 197.57 XNET  |

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### APR Formula

To calculate estimated APR:

```ts
APR = base_rate × multiplier × 365 × 100
```

#### Example (365-day stake):

```
APR = 0.0003288 × 1.646 × 365 × 100 ≈ 19.7%
```

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### Protocol Flow

1. Connect Solana wallet
2. Choose XNET amount + lock duration
3. Protocol mints:
   * Stake Receipt (on-chain proof)
   * Stake Token (claim token)
4. Rewards accrue daily
5. At end of lock, burn token → receive stake + rewards

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### Staking FAQ

**What is staking?**

> Locking XNET to earn yield. Staking aligns incentives, supports the protocol, and rewards long-term thinking.

**Can I unstake early?**

> No. This is commitment-based staking. You can only unstake after the lock period ends.

**What are Receipt Tokens?**

> Temporary synthetic tokens representing your locked position. They are burned when you unstake. ***If lost, your stake is unrecoverable.***

**What is the Reward Pool?**

> A vault of XNET used to pay daily rewards. Controlled, pre-funded, non-inflationary.

**Can I open multiple stakes?**

> Yes. Every stake creates an independent position with its own timeline and multiplier.

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### Reward Pool Sustainability

XNET staking is powered by a **pre-funded, capped Reward Pool of 6,000,000 XNET**. No inflation, no dilution — rewards are earned from a fixed emission pool, ensuring long-term sustainability.

#### 🔒 Estimated Lock Rate

We estimate that **5% to 10%** of the **current circulating supply** will be locked in staking:

* **Circulating supply:** 110,000,000 XNET
* **Estimated locked:** 5.5M – 11M XNET

#### 📉 Annual Emissions Based on 16% Average APR

* **Low estimate (5.5M locked):**\
  `5,500,000 × 0.16 = 880,000 XNET/year`
* **High estimate (11M locked):**\
  `11,000,000 × 0.16 = 1,760,000 XNET/year`

#### Reward Pool Longevity

| % Circulating Supply Staked | Estimated Duration |
| --------------------------- | ------------------ |
| 5% (5.5M XNET)              | \~6.8 years        |
| 10% (11M XNET)              | \~3.4 years        |

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#### Key Insight

> At current projections, the 6M XNET Reward Pool can sustainably power staking for **3.4 to 6.8 years**, depending on participation rates and lock durations.

Higher commitment = faster emissions — but also stronger network alignment.


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