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# Staking

A staking mechanism for $RAX is planned to reward long-term participation and further align holder incentives with protocol health.

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#### Design Principles <a href="#b72cde01-9753-419e-b3cc-33ee4250a567" id="b72cde01-9753-419e-b3cc-33ee4250a567"></a>

Staking is being designed around the following principles:

* Rewards should be sustainable and tied to protocol usage, not inflationary emissions alone
* Longer lock durations should receive proportionally higher rewards
* Staking should create meaningful participation without creating exit barriers during emergencies

#### Planned Features <a href="#cb37018e-3f7c-44f4-a734-d7224865f5ad" id="cb37018e-3f7c-44f4-a734-d7224865f5ad"></a>

* Multiple lock duration options with corresponding reward tiers
* Potential integration with governance weight — staked tokens may carry more voting power
* Auto-compound option for staking rewards

#### Current Status <a href="#id-92d88074-bb09-4d6b-adef-f9c1d76fc752" id="id-92d88074-bb09-4d6b-adef-f9c1d76fc752"></a>

Staking is not yet live. Parameters including reward rates, lock durations, and mechanics will be defined through governance before launch. The staking UI exists in the application as a preview of the planned interface.