🔓Staking and Locking

Staking $B4NK

Staking provides flexible access to your tokens while earning platform fees.

Benefits

• No Lockup: Withdraw your tokens anytime

• BNB Rewards: Earn BNB from protocol minting and redemption fees

• Simple: Stake and unstake with no penalties

Best For

• Users who want flexibility

• Short-term holders

• Those who may need quick access to their B4NK

Locking B4NK

Locking provides higher rewards in exchange for committing your tokens.

Benefits

• BNB Rewards: Earn BNB from protocol minting and redemption fees

• B4NK Rewards: Additional rewards from early exit penalties

• Higher APR: Earn more than staking due to penalty revenue

Requirements

• 4-Week Lock: Tokens are locked for 4 weeks

• No Early Exit: Cannot withdraw before lock period ends

Best For

• Long-term believers in the protocol

• Users seeking maximum yield

• Those who don't need immediate liquidity

Epochs System

All distributions operate on 7-day epochs (Monday to Sunday):

• Vesting, staking, and locking batch processing

• Fee rewards distributed evenly within epoch

• Trackable via UI under Staking tab

How It Works

1

Epoch Begins (Monday)

New 7-day epoch starts. All staking/locking deposits are tracked.

2

Fees Accumulate

Throughout the week, protocol fees from minting and redemption accumulate.

3

Epoch Ends (Sunday)

Epoch closes and fee distribution is calculated based on your share of staked/locked B4NK.

4

Rewards Distributed

Rewards become available for claiming in the following epoch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I switch from staking to locking?

Yes, you can unstake your B4NK and then lock it. However, once locked, you cannot unlock until the 4-week period completes.

Do vesting tokens count as staked?

Yes, tokens in vesting automatically count as staked and earn BNB platform fees.

When do I receive my rewards?

Rewards are distributed after each epoch ends (Sunday) and become claimable in the following epoch.

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