DI Token Staking

Stake DI tokens to earn protocol revenue, gain enhanced governance power, and participate in the long-term success of DI Network.

Overview

DI token staking allows you to:

• Earn Revenue: Receive 60% of protocol fees

• Governance Power: Enhanced voting rights up to 2.5x

• Lock Bonuses: Higher rewards for longer commitments

• Participation Rewards: Bonuses for active governance

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• DI tokens in your wallet

• Understanding of lock periods

• Basic knowledge of governance

• Patience for long-term rewards

Staking Process

1. Connect Wallet: Link your wallet to the staking interface

2. Choose Amount: Select how many DI tokens to stake

3. Select Lock Period: Choose commitment duration (0-24 months)

4. Confirm Transaction: Approve and execute staking

Lock Periods and Rewards

Lock Period Options

Duration	APY Multiplier	Voting Power	Governance Boost
No Lock	1.0x (8% base)	1.0x	None
3 Months	1.2x (9.6%)	1.1x	+10%
6 Months	1.5x (12%)	1.2x	+20%
12 Months	2.0x (16%)	1.5x	+50%
24 Months	2.5x (20%)	2.0x	+100%

Choosing Lock Period

No Lock (Flexible):

• Pros: Complete flexibility, no commitment

• Cons: Lowest rewards, minimal governance power

• Best for: Short-term holders, uncertain market conditions

3-6 Months (Moderate):

• Pros: Decent rewards, moderate commitment

• Cons: Still limited governance power

• Best for: Balanced approach, testing the waters

12-24 Months (Maximum):

• Pros: Highest rewards, maximum governance power

• Cons: Long commitment, early exit penalties

• Best for: Long-term believers, governance participants

Reward Calculation

Base Reward Formula

Annual Rewards = Staked Amount × Base APY × Lock Multiplier × Governance Multiplier

Example:
Staked: 10,000 DI
Base APY: 8%
Lock Multiplier: 2.0x (12 months)
Governance Multiplier: 1.2x (active voter)
Annual Rewards: 10,000 × 0.08 × 2.0 × 1.2 = 1,920 DI

Daily Reward Accrual

Daily Rewards = Annual Rewards ÷ 365

From example above:
Daily Rewards = 1,920 ÷ 365 = 5.26 DI per day

Compound Growth

With auto-compounding enabled:

Year 1: 10,000 → 11,920 DI
Year 2: 11,920 → 14,208 DI
Year 3: 14,208 → 16,928 DI

Governance Benefits

Enhanced Voting Power

Staked DI tokens receive voting multipliers:

Base Voting Power: 1 DI = 1 vote
3-month lock: 1 DI = 1.1 votes
6-month lock: 1 DI = 1.2 votes
12-month lock: 1 DI = 1.5 votes
24-month lock: 1 DI = 2.0 votes

Governance Participation Rewards

Voting Bonuses:

• +10% APY for voting on >80% of proposals

• +5% APY for voting on 50-80% of proposals

• No bonus for <50% participation

Proposal Rewards:

• 1,000 DI bonus for successful proposals

• 500 DI bonus for proposals reaching quorum

• Recognition in community leaderboards

Delegation Rewards:

• Earn 5% of delegator rewards when others delegate to you

• Build reputation as trusted governance participant

• Influence protocol direction

Staking Interface

Staking Dashboard

Your DI Staking Position:
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Staked Amount: 10,000 DI            │
│ Lock Period: 12 months              │
│ Time Remaining: 8 months, 15 days   │
│ Current APY: 19.2%                  │
│ Pending Rewards: 156.8 DI           │
│ Total Earned: 1,247 DI              │
│ Voting Power: 15,000 votes          │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘

Available Actions

• Claim Rewards: Withdraw earned DI tokens

• Compound: Reinvest rewards to increase stake

• Add Stake: Increase staked amount (resets lock)

• Extend Lock: Increase lock period for higher rewards

• Emergency Exit: Early unstaking with penalties

Reward Management

Auto-Compounding

Benefits:

• Maximizes compound growth

• No gas costs for reinvestment

• Set-and-forget approach

• Higher long-term returns

How it works:

Every 24 hours:
1. Calculate accrued rewards
2. Automatically restake rewards
3. Update total staked amount
4. Continue earning on larger base

Manual Claiming

When to claim:

• Need liquidity for other opportunities

• Want to diversify into other assets

• Approaching tax year-end

• Taking profits systematically

Claiming process:

1. Navigate to staking dashboard

2. Click "Claim Rewards"

3. Confirm transaction

4. Rewards sent to wallet

Partial Claiming

Claim portion of rewards while compounding the rest:

Total Rewards: 100 DI
Claim: 30 DI (for expenses)
Compound: 70 DI (continue growing)

Early Exit and Penalties

Early Unstaking

If you need to exit before lock period ends:

• Penalty: 50% of accrued rewards forfeited

• Principal: Always returned in full

• Process: Immediate after penalty payment

Penalty Calculation

Example Early Exit:
Staked: 10,000 DI
Accrued Rewards: 800 DI
Penalty: 400 DI (50% of rewards)
You Receive: 10,400 DI (principal + 400 DI)
Forfeited: 400 DI (goes to remaining stakers)

Emergency Situations

Governance can enable penalty-free exits during:

• Protocol emergencies

• Major security issues

• Significant protocol changes

• Community-voted exceptions

Staking Strategies

Conservative Strategy

Profile: Risk-averse, steady income

• Lock Period: 3-6 months

• Amount: 25-50% of DI holdings

• Management: Auto-compound, minimal governance

• Expected APY: 9.6-12%

Balanced Strategy

Profile: Moderate risk, active participation

• Lock Period: 12 months

• Amount: 50-75% of DI holdings

• Management: Mix of claiming and compounding

• Governance: Active voting, occasional proposals

• Expected APY: 16-20%

Aggressive Strategy

Profile: Maximum commitment, governance leader

• Lock Period: 24 months

• Amount: 75-90% of DI holdings

• Management: Full auto-compound

• Governance: Very active, proposal creation, delegation

• Expected APY: 20-25%

Tax Considerations

Staking Rewards Taxation

Income Recognition:

• Rewards taxable when earned (not claimed)

• Fair market value at time of earning

• Daily accrual creates daily taxable events

Record Keeping: Track for each reward period:

• Date of reward accrual

• Amount of DI earned

• USD value at time of earning

• Cumulative rewards for year

Tax Optimization Strategies

Timing Claims:

• Claim in low-income years

• Spread claims across tax years

• Consider tax-loss harvesting

Jurisdiction Considerations:

• Different countries have different rules

• Some treat staking as mining income

• Others treat as capital gains

• Consult local tax professionals

Performance Tracking

Key Metrics

Monitor your staking performance:

Performance Dashboard:
- Initial Stake: 10,000 DI
- Current Value: 11,247 DI
- Time Staked: 156 days
- Annualized Return: 19.2%
- Governance Participation: 85%
- Voting Power Rank: #47

Benchmarking

Compare against alternatives:

• Traditional savings accounts (2-3%)

• Government bonds (3-5%)

• Stock market returns (7-10%)

• Other DeFi protocols (5-15%)

ROI Calculation

Total Return = (Current Value - Initial Investment) / Initial Investment

Example:
Current Value: 11,247 DI
Initial Investment: 10,000 DI
Total Return: (11,247 - 10,000) / 10,000 = 12.47%

Annualized: (1.1247)^(365/156) - 1 = 31.2%

Advanced Features

Delegation

If you can't actively participate in governance:

1. Find Delegate: Research active governance participants

2. Delegate Voting Power: Transfer your votes to them

3. Earn Delegation Rewards: Receive portion of their rewards

4. Monitor Performance: Track their voting decisions

Governance Participation

Proposal Creation:

• Minimum 100,000 DI voting power required

• 1,000 DI bonus for successful proposals

• Community recognition and influence

Voting Strategy:

• Research all proposals thoroughly

• Vote on every proposal for maximum rewards

• Consider long-term protocol health

• Engage in community discussions

Multi-Signature Staking

For institutional or large holders:

• Require multiple signatures for staking decisions

• Enhanced security for large amounts

• Shared governance responsibilities

• Professional management options

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Rewards Not Accruing:

• Check if staking transaction confirmed

• Verify you're in correct staking contract

• Refresh interface or clear cache

Cannot Claim Rewards:

• Ensure you have ETH for gas fees

• Check if there's a minimum claim amount

• Verify rewards have vested

Governance Votes Not Counting:

• Confirm voting power is delegated correctly

• Check if proposal is still active

• Verify transaction was confirmed

Getting Help

• Discord: Real-time community support

• Documentation: Comprehensive guides

• Support Tickets: Technical issues

• Community Forums: Strategy discussions

Future Enhancements

Planned Features

• Liquid Staking: Tradeable staking derivatives

• Cross-Chain Staking: Stake from multiple chains

• Enhanced Governance: More sophisticated voting mechanisms

• Institutional Features: Advanced management tools

Staying Updated

• Follow official announcements

• Join governance discussions

• Read protocol improvement proposals

• Participate in community calls

Best Practices

Security

• Use hardware wallets for large amounts

• Verify all contract addresses

• Keep private keys secure

• Enable 2FA where possible

Strategy

• Start with smaller amounts to learn

• Gradually increase stake over time

• Diversify across lock periods

• Stay informed about protocol changes

Governance

• Research proposals before voting

• Engage in community discussions

• Consider long-term protocol health

• Build reputation through consistent participation