# Overview {% hint style="info" %} **Mainnet Staking is Live** Liquid staking is available on Goliath Mainnet via the [**Onyx App**](https://app.onyx.org) and the [StakedXCNDirect contract](/reference/contracts.md). The staking mechanics are the same as testnet. The validator reward budget figures below still reflect **testnet configuration**. Mainnet-specific validator economics will be announced separately. {% endhint %} ## Two Reward Systems Goliath has **two independent reward systems** that compensate network participants: ``` +============================================================================+ | GOLIATH REWARD SYSTEMS | +============================================================================+ | | | STAKING REWARDS VALIDATOR REWARDS | | ---------------- ----------------- | | For: ANY XCN holder who stakes For: Validator node operators | | Requirement: Stake XCN to a validator Requirement: Run a consensus node | | Source: Staking Reward Fund Source: Validator Reward Fund | | Frequency: Accrues daily, paid on Frequency: Paid daily at UTC | | account activity midnight | | | | Denomination: | | Staking Rewards: paid in XCN (fixed token rate, ~20% APY) | | Validator Rewards: calculated in USD, paid in XCN equivalent | | | +============================================================================+ ``` ### Staking Rewards **For everyone** - Any XCN holder can stake tokens to earn passive income. * **No minimum** stake required * **No lock-up** - withdraw anytime * **No slashing** - your XCN is never at risk * Current APY: **\~20%** (varies by validator) [Use Slingshot Yield (Primary Staking) →](/defi/slingshot/yield.md) ### Validator Rewards **For node operators** - Run a consensus node to earn substantial rewards. * Daily payments in **USD equivalent** * Current testnet rate: **\~$274/day per validator** * Requires running infrastructure * Must maintain **>10% consensus participation** [Learn more about Validator Rewards →](/rewards/validator-rewards.md) *** ## Reward Flow Diagrams ### Staking Rewards Flow ``` +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | STAKING REWARD FLOW | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ Your Account Validator Node ============ ============== +------------------------+ +----------------------------------+ | | | | | Balance: 100,000 XCN | =======> | Your stake adds to | | | STAKE | validator's consensus weight | | Staked To: Validator 1| | | | | | Validator processes more | | | | transactions = more fees | +------------------------+ +----------------------------------+ | | Rewards accrue daily (UTC midnight) v +------------------------+ | Staking Reward Fund | | ==================== | +----------------------------------+ | | =======> | When you send/receive XCN: | | Pays rewards to all | COLLECT | - Pending rewards collected | | staked accounts | | - Added to your balance | | | | - Counter resets to zero | +------------------------+ +----------------------------------+ ``` ### Validator Rewards Flow ``` +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | VALIDATOR REWARD FLOW | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ Validator Reward Fund Active Validators ===================== ================= +------------------------+ +----------------------------------+ | | | Validator 0: +$273.97/day | | Balance: ~100M XCN | | Validator 1: +$273.97/day | | | ======> | Validator 2: +$273.97/day | | Daily Distribution: | | Validator 3: +$273.97/day | | $1,369.86 total | | Validator 4: +$273.97/day | | (testnet config) | | | +------------------------+ | Total: $1,369.86/day | | (testnet config) | +----------------------------------+ Distribution happens automatically at 00:00:00 UTC every day ``` *** ## Staker vs Validator Comparison ``` +============================================================================+ | PASSIVE STAKER VALIDATOR OPERATOR | +============================================================================+ | | | What you do: What you do: | | Stake XCN to any validator Run consensus node + | | (no technical setup) Stake XCN to own node | | | | Staking Rewards: Staking Rewards: | | YES - same as any staker YES - same as any staker | | Example: 1M XCN to Validator 1 Example: 1M XCN to own node | | = ~200,000 XCN/year (20% APY) = ~200,000 XCN/year (20% APY) | | | | Validator Rewards: Validator Rewards: | | NO - exclusive to operators YES - exclusive to you | | = ~$274/day (testnet) | | = ~$100K/year (testnet) | | | | Infrastructure cost: Infrastructure cost: | | $0 ~$300-600/month server | | | +----------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | YEARLY EARNINGS (with 1M XCN stake) - TESTNET VALUES: | | Passive Staker: ~200,000 XCN Validator: ~200,000 XCN + ~$100K | +============================================================================+ ``` *** ## How Rewards Are Denominated The two reward types use **different denomination models**: ### Staking Rewards — XCN-Denominated Staking rewards are paid as a **fixed rate of XCN per XCN staked**. The reward amount depends only on how much you stake and the network reward rate — it does **not** vary with XCN market price. * You earn a fixed percentage of your staked XCN (\~20% APY on testnet) * If XCN price doubles, your XCN reward stays the same (but is worth more in USD) * If XCN price halves, your XCN reward stays the same (but is worth less in USD) ### Validator Rewards — USD-Denominated Validator rewards are calculated from a **USD budget** ($500,000/year on testnet), then converted to XCN at the current exchange rate. The USD value of your reward stays stable regardless of XCN price. * If XCN price doubles → you receive half as many tokens (same USD value) * If XCN price halves → you receive twice as many tokens (same USD value) *** ## Quick Start ### For XCN Holders (Staking) **On Mainnet:** 1. **Use** [**Onyx App**](https://app.onyx.org) - Liquid staking via the Staking module 2. **Stake your XCN** - Earn rewards automatically 3. **Unstake anytime** - No lock-up period **On Testnet:** 1. **Choose a validator** - Check rates on the [Validator Dashboard](https://validators.testnet.goliath.net/) 2. **Stake your XCN** - Your entire balance is staked to one validator 3. **Earn rewards** - Accrue daily, collected automatically on activity 4. **Withdraw anytime** - No lock-up period [Slingshot Yield Guide (Testnet) →](/defi/slingshot/yield.md) | [Onyx App (Mainnet) →](/defi/onyx-app.md) ### For Node Operators (Validating) 1. **Meet requirements** - 256GB ECC RAM, 24 cores, bare metal server 2. **Apply for onboarding** - Currently in testnet phase 3. **Run your node** - Maintain >10% consensus participation 4. **Earn daily rewards** - Automatic distribution at UTC midnight [Full Validator Guide →](/rewards/running-a-validator.md) *** ## Important Notes ### Mainnet vs Testnet {% hint style="warning" %} **Validator reward budget values shown are testnet parameters** * $500,000/year validator budget = **testnet parameter** * \~$100,000/year per validator = **testnet parameter** Mainnet validator economics will be announced separately. Liquid staking is live on both networks. {% endhint %} ### Monitoring Your Rewards Track your earnings using the [**Validator Dashboard**](/rewards/validator-dashboard.md): * View pending staking rewards on your account page * Check validator reward rates * Monitor daily distributions * Export reward history *** ## Related Documentation * [**Onyx App (Mainnet)**](/defi/onyx-app.md) - Mainnet DeFi: swap, bridge, and liquid staking * [**Slingshot Yield (Testnet)**](/defi/slingshot/yield.md) - Testnet liquid staking * [**Validator Rewards**](/rewards/validator-rewards.md) - Node operator reward details * [**Running a Validator**](/rewards/running-a-validator.md) - How to become a validator * [**Validator Dashboard**](/rewards/validator-dashboard.md) - Network monitoring tool * [**Smart Contract Addresses**](/reference/contracts.md) - Full contract registry * [**XCN Token**](/tokenomics/xcn-token.md) - Token economics --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. 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