💎Staking Guide

Earn passive income by staking your 0QP tokens with flexible options.

Staking Overview

What is Staking?

Stake 0QP to earn rewards from:

  • Protocol fees: 10% of trading revenue

  • Token inflation: Additional 0QP rewards

  • Governance rights: Vote on protocol decisions

  • Fee discounts: Reduced trading costs

Staking Options

Type
Lock Period
APY Range
Benefits

Flexible

None

8-15%

Unstake anytime

30 days

1 month

10-17%

10% fee discount

90 days

3 months

12-19%

25% fee discount

365 days

1 year

16-23%

50% fee discount + VIP

How to Stake

Step 1: Prepare

Before staking:

  • Have 0QP tokens in your wallet

  • Ensure sufficient gas tokens (ETH/BNB/etc)

  • Choose staking duration

  • Understand lock periods

Step 2: Access Staking

  1. Go to app.0qp.finance

  2. Connect your wallet

  3. Click "Staking" tab

  4. Choose staking type

Step 3: Stake Tokens

Step 4: Receive s0QP

After staking you get:

  • s0QP tokens: Liquid staking tokens

  • Same amount: 1:1 ratio initially

  • Growing value: s0QP appreciates over time

  • Immediate benefits: Fee discounts and voting

Liquid Staking (s0QP)

What is s0QP?

Liquid staking token that:

  • Represents: Your staked 0QP + rewards

  • Tradeable: Can be sold or used in DeFi

  • Appreciates: Value grows vs 0QP over time

  • Flexible: Use while earning staking rewards

s0QP Benefits

Best of both worlds:

  • Earn staking rewards (8-23% APY)

  • Keep liquidity through tradeable s0QP

  • Use in DeFi: Compound, Aave, Uniswap

  • Vote in DAO: Same power as regular 0QP

s0QP Growth Example

Day 1: 1 s0QP = 1.000 0QP Month 6: 1 s0QP = 1.075 0QP (+7.5%) Year 1: 1 s0QP = 1.150 0QP (+15%) Year 2: 1 s0QP = 1.322 0QP (+32.2%)

Reward System

Reward Sources

Your staking rewards come from:

  • Trading fees: 10% of protocol revenue

  • Cross-chain fees: Bridge transaction fees

  • P2P fees: Order book trading fees

  • Token emissions: Inflation rewards

Reward Distribution

How you get paid:

  • Frequency: Daily automatic distribution

  • Tokens: Multiple assets (ETH, BNB, SOL, USDC)

  • Method: Direct to wallet or auto-compound

  • Minimum: $1 equivalent to claim

Reward Calculation

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

Example: Your stake: 10,000 0QP Total staked: 100,000,000 0QP Daily revenue: $50,000 Your share: 0.01% Daily reward: $5.00 Annual APY: ~18.25%

Staking Tiers & Benefits

Tier System

Tier
Staked Amount
Fee Discount
Extra Benefits

Bronze

1,000+ 0QP

10%

Basic voting

Silver

10,000+ 0QP

25%

Priority support

Gold

50,000+ 0QP

40%

AI premium features

Platinum

250,000+ 0QP

50%

VIP access + events

Additional Benefits

As a staker you get:

  • Governance voting: Control protocol direction

  • Early access: New features first

  • Community perks: Exclusive Discord channels

  • Fee sharing: Real yield from protocol success

Managing Your Stake

Staking Dashboard

View at app.0qp.finance/staking:

  • Total staked: Your current position

  • Pending rewards: Available to claim

  • APY tracking: Real-time yield calculation

  • Tier status: Current benefits level

Actions Available

Manage your position:

  • Add stake: Increase your position

  • Claim rewards: Collect pending earnings

  • Compound: Reinvest rewards automatically

  • Unstake: Remove flexible stakes

  • Extend lock: Upgrade to longer duration

Auto-Compound Feature

Maximize returns:

  • Automatic: Reinvest rewards into staking

  • Gas efficient: Batch operations

  • Flexible: Turn on/off anytime

  • Compounding effect: Exponential growth

Unstaking Process

Flexible Staking

  • Instant: Unstake anytime

  • No penalties: Keep all rewards

  • Simple process: Click unstake, confirm

  • Receive: Original 0QP + earned rewards

Lock Staking

  • Early exit: Possible with penalty

  • Penalty: 10-50% of rewards forfeited

  • Full term: No penalty, max rewards

  • Lock extension: Upgrade to longer term

Risk Considerations

Low Risk Factors

  • No slashing: Unlike other protocols

  • Principal protected: Your tokens stay yours

  • Audited contracts: Security verified

  • Liquid option: s0QP provides flexibility

Considerations

  • Token price: 0QP value can fluctuate

  • Lock periods: Can't unstake early without penalty

  • Smart contract: Technical risks exist

  • Regulatory: DeFi regulations may change

Staking Strategies

Conservative Strategy

Low risk, steady income:

  • Flexible staking: No lock-up risk

  • Auto-compound: Maximize growth

  • Regular monitoring: Check performance monthly

  • Gradual increase: Add more over time

Balanced Strategy

Medium risk, better returns:

  • 90-day locks: Good APY boost

  • Mix flexible/locked: Balance risk/reward

  • s0QP usage: Earn additional yield in DeFi

  • Active management: Optimize based on conditions

Aggressive Strategy

Higher risk, maximum returns:

  • 365-day locks: Maximum APY

  • Leverage s0QP: Use in lending protocols

  • All-in compound: Never take profits

  • Large positions: Reach higher tiers

Getting Started

For Beginners

  1. Start small: Stake $100-500 initially

  2. Choose flexible: Learn without lock risk

  3. Monitor daily: See how rewards work

  4. Ask questions: Use community support

For Experienced Users

  1. Assess risk tolerance: Choose appropriate locks

  2. Consider s0QP strategies: DeFi integration

  3. Plan for tiers: Work toward higher benefits

  4. Optimize taxes: Track for reporting

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