2. Core Staking Mechanism

Basic Staking

Users can stake PATH tokens without any lock period:

pub fn stake(
    ctx: Context<Stake>,
    amount: u64,
    lock_type: LockType,
) -> Result<()>

Flexible Staking (No Lock):

• No lock period

• Immediate unstaking available

• Base reward multiplier: 1.0x

• Ideal for users who want flexibility

Reward Distribution

Source: 0.1% of all trading volume across all markets

Formula:

Total Staker Fees Collected: F
Total PATH Staked: S
Staker's PATH Staked: s
Staker's Claimable Reward: r

r = (s / S) × F_unclaimed

Example:

Total staked:           100,000,000 PATH
Unclaimed fee pool:     $50,000
User's stake:           1,000,000 PATH (1%)

User's claimable:       $50,000 × (1,000,000 / 100,000,000)
                        = $50,000 × 0.01
                        = $500

Staking Process

1. User transfers PATH tokens to stake account

2. Rewards accrue in real-time based on trading volume

3. User claims rewards (pull-based, gas-efficient)

4. Unstake based on lock schedule (if applicable)