1. Overview
The PATH Protocol staking system is designed to incentivize long-term commitment, active governance participation, and protocol stability. Stakers earn rewards from trading volume while contributing to protocol governance and security.
Key Features
Flexible Staking: No lock required for basic staking
Lock Period Options: Multiple lock tiers with fixed or linear unlock
Platform Locking: Special 5-year lock schedule with monthly linear unlock for platform registration
Reward Multipliers: Higher rewards for longer commitments
Voter Rewards: Additional bonuses for active governance participation
Proportional Rewards: 0.1% of all trading volume distributed to stakers
Staking Benefits
Reward Earnings: Earn 0.1% of all trading volume (distributed proportionally)
Governance Power: 1 PATH staked = 1 vote in protocol governance
Lock Multipliers: Higher rewards for longer lock commitments
Voter Bonuses: Extra rewards for active governance participation
Platform Registration: Required for platform registration (with special lock)
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