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Staking
Locking tokens in a smart contract for time — get APR or points toward a future drop.
Staking — locking tokens in a smart contract for time, getting:
- Yield (APR) usually 3-15%.
- Points for a future drop.
- DAO voting rights.
- Network security (for Proof-of-Stake chains).
Types
| Type | Where | Yield |
|---|---|---|
| Native PoS (Ethereum, Solana) | directly in the chain | 3-7% APR |
| Liquid staking (Lido, Rocket Pool) | project pools | 3-5% APR + LST token |
| Restaking (EigenLayer) | on top of ETH staking | additional points |
| Project staking | inside dapp | varies (high APR = high risk) |
Why farmers care
Many points programs require active staking. More staked, longer = more points → bigger drop.
Risks
- ⚠️ Smart contract risk: stake contract can be hacked.
- ⚠️ Slashing: for misbehavior network can cut your stake (PoS).
- ⚠️ Lock-up: months without withdrawal.
- ⚠️ APR changes: 50% today → 5% tomorrow.
See also
DeFi (Decentralized Finance)
Financial services (exchanges, loans, insurance) on blockchain — no banks.
Airdrop
Free distribution of crypto project tokens to users who did something (tested, traded, held NFTs, etc.).
Retroactive Drop
Airdrop for past activity — tokens go to users who used the project before the drop was announced.
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