# Staking Rewards {% hint style="info" %} **Staking is live on both Mainnet and Testnet** * **Mainnet:** Liquid staking via [Onyx App](https://app.onyx.org) using the [StakedXCNDirect](/reference/contracts.md) contract * **Testnet:** Liquid staking via [Slingshot Yield](/defi/slingshot/yield.md) using the stXCN contract The APY rates and reward calculations below reflect testnet configuration. Mainnet staking uses the same mechanics. {% endhint %} ## What Are Staking Rewards? Any XCN holder can **stake their tokens** and earn passive rewards. No technical knowledge or infrastructure required. ## Key Benefits | Feature | Details | | ------------------------ | ---------------------------------- | | **No Minimum** | Stake any amount of XCN | | **No Lock-up** | Withdraw anytime, fully liquid | | **No Slashing** | Your XCN is never at risk | | **Automatic Collection** | Rewards paid on account activity | | **Daily Accrual** | Earnings calculated every 24 hours | *** ## How Staking Works ### Step-by-Step 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| | | | | | Higher weight = more influence | | | | in consensus decisions | +------------------------+ +----------------------------------+ | | Rewards accrue at 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 | +------------------------+ +----------------------------------+ ``` ### Key Mechanics 1. **Whole Balance Stakes** - Your entire account balance is staked (no partial staking) 2. **One Validator Per Account** - Each account stakes to exactly one validator 3. **Automatic Rewards** - No manual claiming needed 4. **365-Day Window** - Uncollected rewards older than 365 days are forfeited *** ## Reward Formula ``` Daily Reward (XCN) = Your Balance × Validator Reward Rate / 100,000,000 Where: - Your Balance = Total XCN in your staked account - Validator Reward Rate = Rate specific to the validator (in tiny units) - 100,000,000 = Conversion factor from tiny units to XCN ``` ### Calculation Example **Staking 100,000 XCN to Validator 1 (rate: \~55,000):** ``` Daily Reward = 100,000 × 55,000 / 100,000,000 = 55 XCN/day Monthly Reward = 55 × 30 = 1,650 XCN/month Yearly Reward = 55 × 365 = 20,075 XCN/year APY = ~20% ``` *** ## Current Reward Rates (Testnet) | Validator | Reward Rate | APY | 100K XCN Daily | 100K XCN Yearly | | --------- | ----------- | ----- | -------------- | --------------- | | 0 | \~55,000 | \~20% | \~55 XCN | \~20,075 XCN | | 1 | \~55,000 | \~20% | \~55 XCN | \~20,075 XCN | | 2 | \~55,000 | \~20% | \~55 XCN | \~20,075 XCN | | 3 | \~55,000 | \~20% | \~55 XCN | \~20,075 XCN | | 4 | \~55,000 | \~20% | \~55 XCN | \~20,075 XCN | {% hint style="info" %} **Tip:** Check current rates on the [Validator Dashboard](https://validators.testnet.goliath.net/) before staking. Rates update daily at UTC midnight. {% endhint %} *** ## Profit Examples | Stake Amount | APY (\~20%) | Annual Reward | | -------------- | ----------- | --------------- | | 10,000 XCN | \~20% | \~2,000 XCN | | 100,000 XCN | \~20% | \~20,000 XCN | | 500,000 XCN | \~20% | \~100,000 XCN | | 1,000,000 XCN | \~20% | \~200,000 XCN | | 10,000,000 XCN | \~20% | \~2,000,000 XCN | *** ## Reward Collection ### When Are Rewards Collected? Your pending rewards are **automatically collected** when: * You **send** XCN from your account * You **receive** XCN to your account * You **change** which validator you stake to * You **update** your staking preferences ### Important: 365-Day Limit {% hint style="danger" %} **Transact at least once per year!** If you don't have any account activity for over 365 days, uncollected rewards older than 365 staking periods are **permanently forfeited**. A simple transfer to yourself counts as activity and will collect all pending rewards. {% endhint %} *** ## Why Different Rates? Reward rates depend on **total stake per validator**: * **Less crowded validators** = Higher reward rate per XCN * **More crowded validators** = Lower reward rate (same pool, more stakers) This creates a natural incentive to distribute stake across validators, improving network decentralization and security. ### Rate Calculation When too much stake concentrates on one validator, rewards get **diluted**: ``` If Validator A has 10M XCN staked and Validator B has 1M XCN staked: - Same reward pool per validator - Validator A: pool split among 10M XCN = lower rate per XCN - Validator B: pool split among 1M XCN = higher rate per XCN ``` **Strategy:** Check rates and consider less crowded validators for better returns. *** ## How to Stake ### On Goliath Mainnet Use the [**Onyx App**](https://app.onyx.org) liquid staking module: 1. Connect wallet to Goliath Mainnet (Chain ID 327) 2. Open the staking module on [app.onyx.org](https://app.onyx.org) 3. Enter XCN amount and submit stake 4. Rewards accrue automatically 5. Unstake when ready to receive XCN back **Contract:** [StakedXCNDirect](/reference/contracts.md) at `0xA553a603e2f84fEa6c1fc225E0945FE176C72F74` ### On Goliath Testnet Use [**Slingshot Yield**](/defi/slingshot/yield.md) or the native SDK: * **Slingshot Yield:** Liquid staking via stXCN at [slingshot.goliath.net/#/yield](https://slingshot.goliath.net/#/yield) * **SDK:** Submit an `AccountUpdate` transaction with `stakedNodeId` using the Goliath SDK (JavaScript, Java, or Go) ### Multiple Validators To stake to multiple validators: 1. Create separate accounts 2. Fund each account with desired amount 3. Stake each account to a different validator *** ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: Do I need to claim rewards manually?** A: No. Rewards are collected automatically whenever your account has activity. **Q: What happens if my validator goes offline?** A: Your XCN is never at risk. There is no slashing. You simply don't earn rewards during downtime, but no funds are lost. **Q: Can I partially unstake?** A: No. Your entire balance is always staked. To reduce stake, transfer XCN to a different account. **Q: Is there a minimum stake?** A: No minimum. Any amount of XCN can be staked to earn rewards. **Q: Can I lose my staked XCN?** A: No. There is no slashing mechanism. Your XCN remains fully under your control and can be transferred anytime. **Q: How long until I earn rewards?** A: You must be staked for at least one full staking period (24 hours from UTC midnight) before rewards begin accruing. *** ## Monitoring Your Rewards Use the [**Validator Dashboard**](/rewards/validator-dashboard.md) to track: * **Account Page** → View pending rewards and staking status * **Validators Page** → Compare reward rates across validators * **Staking Page** → Use the rewards calculator * **Export** → Download reward history in CSV or JSON *** ## Related Documentation * [**Onyx App (Mainnet)**](/defi/onyx-app.md) - Mainnet liquid staking via Onyx App * [**Rewards Overview**](/rewards/overview.md) - Compare staking vs validator rewards * [**Validator Rewards**](/rewards/validator-rewards.md) - Rewards for node operators * [**Validator Dashboard**](/rewards/validator-dashboard.md) - Monitor your rewards * [**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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