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Liquid Staking

Stake XNT, receive pXNT, earn ~8% APY with full liquidity

Liquid Staking with pXNT

Liquid staking allows you to earn staking rewards while maintaining full liquidity. Stake XNT, receive pXNT, and unstake anytime - no lockup periods.

What is pXNT?

pXNT (pooled XNT) is a liquid staking token that represents your staked XNT position. When you stake XNT into the liquid staking pool, you receive pXNT in return.

Key Properties

PropertyValue
TokenpXNT
UnderlyingXNT
APY~8% (variable)
LockupNone
Minimum Stake0.1 XNT
Pool Fee0.5%

How It Works

Stake XNT

Deposit XNT into the liquid staking pool. You receive pXNT at the current exchange rate.

Exchange Rate Grows

As staking rewards accrue, the pXNT:XNT exchange rate increases. Your pXNT becomes worth more XNT over time.

Unstake Anytime

Convert pXNT back to XNT at the current exchange rate. You receive your original stake plus accumulated rewards.

Exchange Rate Mechanics

Unlike rebasing tokens, pXNT uses an exchange rate model:

  • Day 1: 1 pXNT = 1.000 XNT (example)
  • Day 30: 1 pXNT = 1.007 XNT
  • Day 365: 1 pXNT = 1.083 XNT

Your pXNT balance stays the same, but each pXNT is worth more XNT over time.

Example

  1. You stake 100 XNT when rate is 1.000
  2. You receive 100 pXNT
  3. After 1 year, rate is 1.083
  4. Your 100 pXNT = 108.3 XNT
  5. You earned 8.3 XNT in rewards

The exchange rate only goes up (or stays flat). It never decreases under normal conditions.

Staking XNT

Via Telegram

  1. Use /earn or tap "Earn" in the menu
  2. Select "Liquid Staking"
  3. Enter the amount of XNT to stake
  4. Confirm the transaction

Via Dashboard

  1. Navigate to Earn → Liquid Staking
  2. Enter stake amount
  3. Review the pXNT you'll receive
  4. Click "Stake" and confirm

What You'll See

  • Amount to Stake: Your XNT input
  • pXNT to Receive: Based on current exchange rate
  • Current Rate: The pXNT:XNT exchange rate
  • Estimated APY: Current yield estimate

Unstaking pXNT

Via Telegram

  1. Go to "Earn" → "Liquid Staking"
  2. Tap "Unstake"
  3. Enter pXNT amount (or "Max")
  4. Confirm the transaction

Via Dashboard

  1. Navigate to Earn → Liquid Staking
  2. Click "Unstake"
  3. Enter amount and confirm

Instant Liquidity

Unlike validator staking, there's no waiting period. Your XNT is available immediately after the transaction confirms.

Viewing Your Position

Check your liquid staking position anytime:

Telegram:

/mystakes

Dashboard: Earn → Liquid Staking → Your Position

You'll see:

  • pXNT balance
  • Current XNT value
  • Rewards earned
  • Entry exchange rate
  • Current exchange rate

APY Breakdown

The ~8% APY comes from:

SourceContribution
Validator Rewards~6%
MEV Revenue~1.5%
Pool Optimization~0.5%

APY is variable and depends on network conditions. Past performance doesn't guarantee future returns.

Pool Fee

The liquid staking pool charges a 0.5% fee on rewards (not principal). This fee covers:

  • Pool operations
  • Validator management
  • Smart contract maintenance

Example: If you earn 10 XNT in rewards, 0.05 XNT goes to the pool, you receive 9.95 XNT.

Risks

Smart Contract Risk

The liquid staking pool relies on smart contracts. While audited, bugs could potentially affect funds.

Slashing Risk

If underlying validators misbehave, staked funds could be slashed. The pool diversifies across many validators to minimize this risk.

Exchange Rate Risk

In extreme scenarios (mass slashing), the exchange rate could decrease. This is rare but possible.

Liquidity Risk

In high-demand unstaking periods, there may be temporary delays. The pool maintains reserves to handle normal demand.

The pool is designed to minimize these risks through diversification, audits, and reserve management.

pXNT in DeFi

Since pXNT is a standard token, you can use it in DeFi protocols:

  • Collateral: Use pXNT as collateral for loans
  • Liquidity: Provide pXNT liquidity in DEX pools
  • Yield Stacking: Earn additional yield on top of staking rewards

Using pXNT in other protocols adds additional smart contract risk. DYOR before depositing.

Comparing to Validator Staking

FeatureLiquid StakingValidator Staking
APY~8%~5.5-6.5%
LiquidityInstantEpoch-locked
Minimum0.1 XNT1 XNT
ComplexitySimpleChoose validator
TokenpXNTXNT
RiskPool + validatorsSingle validator

FAQ

Commands Reference

CommandDescription
/earnOpen Earn Hub
/stakeOpen staking menu
/mystakesView all staking positions