Staking & Incentives

Staking in Penverse is designed to reward users, enhance governance participation, and create a sustainable decentralized research economy. By staking PENSO tokens, users can earn staking rewards, governance rights, and ecosystem incentives while contributing to the security and stability of the Penverse ecosystem.

Penverse staking enables users to lock their PENSO tokens in smart contracts to earn rewards and gain governance privileges. The staking model is built to encourage long-term participation and decentralized governance in the DeSci ecosystem.

Staking Benefits

Benefit	Description
Yield Rewards	Users earn staking rewards based on the duration and amount staked.
Governance Rights	Stakers gain voting power in DAO decisions, funding allocations, and protocol upgrades.
Research Contribution Incentives	Researchers staking tokens can earn additional rewards for publishing, reviewing, and curating research.
Reduced Platform Fees	Stakers receive discounts on AI-assisted research services, data access, and marketplace transactions.
Exclusive Access	Stakers may receive early access to new research tools, AI models, and experimental features.
Boosted Funding Rewards	Staked researchers may increase their chances of receiving DAO-funded grants.

Staking Tiers & Rewards

Staking incentives increase based on the duration and amount staked. Users can choose different staking tiers to earn higher rewards and additional benefits.

APY rates are not fixed and may be adjusted based on DAO governance decisions. The staking reward structure is strategically designed to balance:

• Token Demand & Market Conditions – Adjusting rewards based on ecosystem growth and platform adoption.

• Inflationary Impact – Preventing excessive token emissions that could devalue PENSO.

• Revenue Sustainability – Ensuring staking rewards align with platform-generated revenue from subscriptions, licensing, and transaction fees.

Tier	Minimum Stake (PENSO)	Lockup Period	APY Rewards	Benefits
Explorer	1,000	1 Month	4%	Basic staking rewards, governance rights.
Researcher	10,000	3 Months	6%	Higher governance power, research contribution rewards.
Scholar	50,000	6 Months	8%	AI-assisted research credits, platform discounts.
Innovator	100,000	12 Months	10%	DAO proposal rights, priority funding access, exclusive AI models.
Pioneer	500,000+	24 Months	12%	VIP access to platform advancements, premium research funding.

How Staking Works

1. Choose a Staking Tier – Users select the amount and lockup duration.

2. Lock PENSO Tokens – Tokens are secured in smart contracts for the chosen period.

3. Earn Rewards – Users receive staking rewards proportional to their tier and lockup period.

4. Participate in Governance – Stakers gain voting rights in Penverse’s DeSci DAO.

5. Unlock Tokens – After the staking period, tokens can be withdrawn along with earned rewards.

Slashing & Unstaking Penalties

To maintain network integrity, an early unstaking penalty applies for users withdrawing before the lockup period ends.

• Early Unstake (Before 50% of Lockup) – 30% penalty on rewards.

• Mid-Term Unstake (After 50% of Lockup) – 15% penalty on rewards.

• Full-Term Completion – No penalty; full rewards unlocked.

Sustainable Rewards & Inflation Control

To ensure long-term sustainability, staking rewards are partially backed by platform revenue:

• Revenue from AI-powered research tools, marketplace transactions, and licensing supports staking incentives.

• A portion of staking rewards is offset by token buybacks from platform fees.

• Deflationary measures, such as token burns, help regulate inflation and maintain a balanced token economy.