💎Staking
Our Staking tool allows you to create a rewards pool for your token, enabling your community to earn passive income by locking up their tokens. This can help increase token utility, reward long-term holders, and promote network stability.
This guide is divided into two parts:
For Project Creators: How to set up and manage your staking pool.
For Token Holders: How to stake tokens and claim rewards.
For Project Creators (Admin Guide)
Part 1: Setting Up Your Staking Pool
A staking pool is automatically created for your project when you allocate tokens to "Staking Rewards" during the Vesting Configuration step.
Step 1: Create Your Project
If you haven't already, you must first create your project and token.
➡️ Follow the Project Creation Guide to get started.
Step 2: Configure Vesting & Allocate Rewards
After creating your project, you'll be prompted to configure vesting. This is where you activate your staking pool.
From your project dashboard, click Setup Vesting.
In the Special Allocations section, enter a percentage of your total supply into the Staking Rewards (%) field. This amount will become the total rewards distributed from the staking pool.
Set the Staking Pool Duration. This determines the period over which the rewards will be distributed. The interface will automatically calculate the daily rewards based on your inputs.
Note: A message will appear confirming that a staking pool will be automatically created with your specified allocation.
Complete the rest of the vesting schedule setup as needed and click Configure Vesting, then confirm the transaction in your wallet.
Once the transaction is confirmed, the staking pool is live and active. You will see the "Staking" card on your project dashboard is now active.
Part 2: Managing Your Staking Pool
After setup, you can manage your pool, add more rewards, and pause the contract if needed.
Step 1: Access the Staking Management Panel
From the project dashboard, locate the Staking card.
Click the three-dot menu icon (⋮) on the card and select Manage.
Step 2: Understanding the Admin Dashboard
The management panel gives you a complete overview of your pool:
Pool Statistics: Shows the real-time APY, total tokens staked by users, and daily reward distribution.
Admin Overview: Displays your current rewards balance in the pool and the operational status (e.g., Active, Paused).
Pool Controls: Allows you to pause and unpause staking and unstaking functions.
Add Reward Tokens: A dedicated section to deposit more tokens into the rewards pool.
Step 3: Adding More Reward Tokens
You can increase the rewards in the pool at any time. This extends the duration of the rewards or increases the APY.
In the Add Reward Tokens section, enter the amount of tokens you wish to add.
The interface will show an Impact Preview, calculating the new total rewards and how many days of rewards you are adding.
Click Add Reward Tokens and confirm the transaction in your wallet.
Step 4: Pausing & Unpausing the Pool
The pause function is a security feature that allows you to temporarily halt all staking and unstaking activity.
To Pause: Click the Pause Pool button and confirm the transaction. This is useful during emergencies or contract maintenance.
To Unpause: When the pool is paused, the button will change to Unpause Pool. Click it and confirm the transaction to resume normal activity.
For Token Holders (User Guide)
Step 1: Staking Your Tokens
Navigate to the public staking page for the token.
In the Stake Tokens card, enter the amount you wish to stake. Your available token balance is displayed.
The interface will show your Estimated Daily Rewards based on the amount you enter.
Click Stake Tokens and confirm the transaction in your wallet.
Step 2: Viewing Your Staked Position
Once your transaction is successful, your view will update to show:
My Position: This card displays your total staked tokens, any pending rewards you've earned, and the lock status of your stake.
Unstake Locked: A timer shows when your tokens will be unlocked and available for withdrawal. Tokens are locked for 30 days after staking to ensure pool stability.
Step 3: Unstaking Your Tokens
Once the 30-day timelock has passed, you can withdraw your tokens.
In the Unstake Tokens card, enter the amount you wish to withdraw.
Click Unstake Tokens and confirm the transaction.
Your original staked tokens, plus any earned rewards, will be sent to your wallet.
Best Practices
For Project Creators
Pool Configuration
Adequate Rewards: Ensure you allocate sufficient tokens to maintain attractive APY rates for stakers.
Duration Planning: Choose a pool duration that aligns with your project's roadmap and tokenomics.
Monitor APY: Regularly check the APY and add rewards if it drops below competitive rates.
Security
Pause Function: Use the pause function only when necessary (security issues, contract maintenance).
Transparent Communication: Always inform your community before pausing the pool.
Regular Monitoring: Check pool statistics regularly to ensure healthy operation.
For Token Holders
Staking Strategy
Long-term Commitment: Remember the 30-day lock period when planning your staking strategy.
APY Comparison: Compare APY rates across different pools before committing.
Reward Timing: Consider the daily reward rate and total duration when deciding how much to stake.
Security
Verify Contracts: Always verify you're interacting with the official staking contract.
Wallet Security: Use secure wallets and never share your private keys.
Transaction Review: Carefully review all transaction details before confirming.
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
For Project Creators
Pool APY Too Low
Add more reward tokens to increase the APY
Consider extending the pool duration
Review total staked amount vs. rewards balance
Cannot Pause Pool
Ensure you're connected with the project owner wallet
Check that you have sufficient HTR for transaction fees
Verify the pool is not already paused
For Token Holders
Cannot Stake Tokens
Verify you have sufficient token balance
Ensure you have HTR for transaction fees
Check that the pool is not paused
Confirm you've approved the staking contract to spend your tokens
Unstake Button Disabled
Check if the 30-day lock period has ended
Verify you have tokens staked in the pool
Ensure the pool is not paused
Rewards Not Showing
Wait for at least one day after staking for rewards to accumulate
Refresh the page to update the display
Check that the pool still has reward tokens available
Getting Help
If you encounter issues:
Check our Troubleshooting Guide
Join our Discord community
Contact support at [email protected]
Security Considerations
Smart Contract Security
All staking contracts are audited before deployment
Contracts include emergency pause functionality
Rewards distribution is handled automatically on-chain
Risk Factors
For Project Creators
Reward Depletion: Monitor reward balance to prevent pool depletion
Economic Security: Ensure sufficient rewards to maintain staker interest
Operational Security: Maintain secure access to admin functions
For Token Holders
Lock Period: Tokens are locked for 30 days after staking
Smart Contract Risk: Understand the risks associated with smart contracts
Market Risk: Token prices may fluctuate during the staking period
Next Steps
For Project Creators
After setting up your staking pool:
Announce to Community: Let your community know about the staking opportunity
Monitor Performance: Regularly check pool statistics and APY
Plan Rewards: Consider when to add more rewards based on pool performance
Gather Feedback: Listen to staker feedback and adjust parameters if needed
For Token Holders
After staking your tokens:
Track Rewards: Monitor your daily rewards accumulation
Plan Exit Strategy: Remember the 30-day unlock period when planning withdrawals
Stay Informed: Follow project updates for any changes to the staking pool
Consider Compounding: Evaluate if restaking rewards makes sense for your strategy
For more information about token vesting and distribution, see our Vesting Configuration Guide.
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