# Staking

### STAKING OPTIONS AND REWARD TIERS

| Lock Duration | APY  | Benefits                                                               |
| ------------- | ---- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| 2 Months      | 15%  | Earn rewards only                                                      |
| 3 Months      | 20%  | Earn rewards only                                                      |
| 6 Months      | 30%  | + Voting rights                                                        |
| 12 Months     | 60%  | + Voting rights, early access to private sales on CRE8 and Dione Spark |
| 24 Months     | 120% | + All 12-month perks, share in protocol revenue                        |

### REWARD ACCRUAL AND MONTHLY CLAIM LOGIC

* Rewards begin to accrue from the moment you stake.
* You can claim rewards at any time, but the system tracks the **time since your last claim**.
* **Only one claim is allowed per stake every 30 days**.

The 30-day interval is measured **from the time of your last successful claim**. This means:

* If you claimed on March 5, your next claim is available on April 4.
* Attempting to claim again before April 4 will trigger a **claim rejection** or penalty, depending on your lock status.

This rule helps reduce unnecessary on-chain interactions and keeps reward distribution fair across the board.

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### REWARD PENALTIES (FOR EARLY CLAIM BEFORE LOCK COMPLETION)

If you claim rewards before your lock has fully matured, a penalty is applied based on how much of the lock period you’ve completed.

**Penalty Formula:**

((Promised APR - Earned APR so far) / Promised APR) × 100%

* Minimum penalty: 25%
* Maximum penalty: 95%

#### Example:

You stake for 24 months at 120% APY. You exit after 3 months.

* You’ve only earned 15% of the promised APR
* Penalty = ((120 - 15) / 120) × 100 = 87.5%
* If you had 2,000 AMARA in rewards, you’d keep just 250. The rest is slashed.

There is no penalty if you complete the full lock period before claiming.

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### PENALTIES FOR EXITING BEFORE LOCK ENDS

If you exit your stake before the lock duration ends, two separate penalties apply to your staked capital:

#### 1. Principal Haircut

* 2% applied for every month remaining in your lock
* Capped at 20% maximum
* Deducted from your original staked amount

#### 2. Emergency Withdrawal Fee

* A flat 10% fee applied to your original staked amount
* Always charged on early exits

#### Example:

Staked: 10,000 AMARA for 24 months. Exit after 4 months.

* 20 months remaining → 20% haircut = 2,000 AMARA
* 10% emergency fee = 1,000 AMARA
* Returned capital = 7,000 AMARA

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### PENALTY REFERENCE TABLE

| Penalty Type       | Applies To      | Trigger                    | Max Impact |
| ------------------ | --------------- | -------------------------- | ---------- |
| Reward Penalty     | Accrued Rewards | Claiming before lock ends  | Up to 95%  |
| Principal Haircut  | Staked Capital  | Unstaking before lock ends | Up to 20%  |
| Emergency Exit Fee | Staked Capital  | Any early exit             | 10%        |

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### RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USERS

* Choose a lock period you’re confident you can complete.
* Avoid exiting early unless absolutely necessary.
* Let rewards accrue and claim them after completing the full lock to avoid penalties.
* Remember: the 30-day claim restriction is tracked from your **last claim time**, not by calendar month.

By following these rules, you can maximize your rewards and unlock additional ecosystem benefits like governance, private sales, and revenue access.

If you need help estimating returns or choosing a tier, reach out to the support team or use the staking calculator on the dashboard.