# 💎Staking Rewards

Stake your 0QP tokens and earn passive income from protocol revenue.

### Staking Options

#### Flexible Staking (No Lock)

* **APY**: 8-15%
* **Lock period**: None
* **Unstake**: Anytime
* **Liquid tokens**: Get s0QP to use elsewhere
* **Minimum**: 1 0QP token

#### Lock Staking (Higher Rewards)

| Lock Period | APY Bonus | Total APY | Fee Discount |
| ----------- | --------- | --------- | ------------ |
| 30 days     | +2%       | 10-17%    | 10% off      |
| 90 days     | +4%       | 12-19%    | 25% off      |
| 180 days    | +6%       | 14-21%    | 40% off      |
| 365 days    | +8%       | 16-23%    | 50% off      |

### Reward Sources

#### Protocol Revenue (Primary)

* **10% of trading fees** go to stakers
* **Daily distributions** in multiple tokens
* **Higher volume** = higher rewards
* **Automatic compounding** available

#### Token Emissions (Bootstrap)

* **150M tokens** distributed over 4 years
* **Decreasing rate**: High early, sustainable later
* **DAO controlled**: Community can adjust

### How It Works

#### Simple Process

1. **Connect wallet** to app.0qp.finance
2. **Go to Staking** section
3. **Choose amount** and lock period
4. **Confirm transaction** and start earning
5. **Claim rewards** daily or compound automatically

#### Reward Calculation

Daily Rewards = (Your Stake ÷ Total Staked) × Daily Protocol Revenue × 10%

Example:
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Your stake: 10,000 0QP
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Total staked: 100,000,000 0QP
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Daily revenue: $10,000
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Your daily reward: $1.00 (0.01%)
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Annual APY: \~3.65% from fees alone\
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s0QP Liquid Staking

#### What is s0QP?

* **Liquid token** representing staked 0QP
* **1:1 ratio** at start, grows over time
* **Tradeable** on all DEXs
* **Same voting power** as regular 0QP

#### s0QP Benefits

* **Earn staking rewards** while staying liquid
* **Use in other protocols**: Compound, Aave, etc.
* **LP farming**: Create s0QP/ETH pairs
* **No unstaking delays**: Sell anytime

#### s0QP Growth Example

Day 1: 1 s0QP = 1.00 0QP
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Day 365: 1 s0QP = 1.15 0QP (15% growth)
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Day 730: 1 s0QP = 1.32 0QP (32% total growth)

### Reward Tiers & Benefits

#### Staking Tiers

| Tier         | Staked Amount | Benefits                         |
| ------------ | ------------- | -------------------------------- |
| **Bronze**   | 1,000+ 0QP    | Basic rewards + voting           |
| **Silver**   | 10,000+ 0QP   | Fee discounts + priority support |
| **Gold**     | 50,000+ 0QP   | AI features + premium access     |
| **Platinum** | 250,000+ 0QP  | VIP benefits + exclusive events  |

#### Additional Benefits

* **Governance voting**: Staked tokens vote in DAO
* **Fee discounts**: Reduce trading costs
* **Premium features**: Advanced AI tools
* **Early access**: New features first

### Reward Distribution

#### Payment Schedule

* **Frequency**: Daily automatic distribution
* **Time**: 12:00 UTC every day
* **Tokens**: ETH, BNB, SOL, MATIC (based on fee origin)
* **Minimum**: $1 equivalent to claim

#### Compounding Options

* **Manual**: Claim and restake yourself
* **Auto-compound**: Reinvest automatically (saves gas)
* **Partial compound**: Take some, reinvest some
* **Cross-chain**: Compound on any supported network

### Getting Started

#### Step 1: Get 0QP Tokens

* **Buy on DEX**: Uniswap, PancakeSwap, etc.
* **Earn through trading**: Zero Points system
* **LP rewards**: Provide liquidity first

#### Step 2: Choose Strategy

* **Conservative**: Flexible staking, low risk
* **Balanced**: 90-day lock for better APY
* **Aggressive**: 365-day lock + compound everything

#### Step 3: Monitor & Optimize

* **Track performance** on dashboard
* **Adjust strategy** as needed
* **Compound regularly** for best results
* **Participate in governance** for bonus rewards

### Risk Considerations

#### Low Risk

* **Smart contract audits**: Certik + Quantstamp approved
* **No slashing**: Unlike other protocols, no penalties
* **Principal protection**: Your tokens stay yours
* **Liquid option**: s0QP provides flexibility

#### Market Risks

* **Token price**: 0QP value can fluctuate
* **Revenue dependent**: Rewards depend on protocol usage
* **Competition**: Other protocols may offer higher yields
* **Regulatory**: DeFi regulations may change

### Staking Dashboard

#### Real-time Tracking at stake.0qp.finance

* **Current APY**: Live calculation based on recent revenue
* **Your rewards**: Earned and pending
* **Tier status**: Benefits and requirements
* **Performance**: Historical returns and projections

#### Key Metrics

* **Total staked**: Protocol-wide staking amount
* **Staking ratio**: % of supply staked
* **Revenue trends**: 7/30/90 day trading volume
* **Your share**: % of total staked pool

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**Best strategy**: Start with flexible staking to learn, then lock for higher rewards as you get comfortable
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