Staking
This page explains how staking works on Amara: the lock tiers, how rewards are earned, and what penalties apply when users exit or claim rewards early. The system is built to protect long-term holders
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.
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.
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
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%
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.
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