# Staking Points System The Staking Points system rewards users for contributing to the Polynomial Chain ecosystem. The more you participate by staking your assets, the more points you'll earn. ## How It Works ### Earning Points You automatically earn Staking Points every second based on: * **Amount staked** (bigger stake = more points) * **Duration of stake** (longer stake = more points) * **Early participation** (higher boost for early believers) ### Points Formula ``` Points = Score × Boost ``` ![Staking Points Formula](https://1885489934-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FsoBeMs8iG5iHQZLySQ4O%2Fuploads%2F7JxmDgMUmviI2vFZwRZJ%2FScreenshot%202024-06-20%20at%201.24.58%E2%80%AFPM.png?alt=media\&token=7a8d87d7-98f6-4e9c-ac34-84b323db1d8a) ## Score System The score is the core of the Staking Points system. It increases by the amount of deposited collateral every hour. **Example:** If Alice stakes 1000 USDC into Polynomial, she will earn 1 score per hour. ## Boost System Boost is a multiplier that increases your Staking Points, serving as a bonus for staking over longer periods. ### Early Staker Boost * **Duration:** 14-day Liquidity Generation Window * **Range:** 1.5x on day 1, decreasing to 1x by day 14 * **Benefit:** The earlier you deposit, the higher the boost ### Season Boost * **Activation:** After the 14-day ILE period ends * **Duration:** Increases linearly over 1 month * **Starting:** 0.5x boost * **Maximum:** 2x total boost (combined with Early Staker Boost) ### Maximum Boost Cap The maximum boost is capped at **2x**. When you unstake, your boost decreases proportionally to the amount unstaked (not withdrawn), but you keep accumulated scores. ![Boost System](https://1885489934-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FsoBeMs8iG5iHQZLySQ4O%2Fuploads%2FDG6X9Vxwi3a2EwepFwyW%2FScreenshot%202024-06-20%20at%202.18.31%E2%80%AFPM.png?alt=media\&token=c1933526-2733-4cfb-aa27-0b4683c0acb6) ## Example Calculation Alice deposits 1000 USDC within the first few minutes of the deposit window: 1. **Early Staker Boost:** 1.5x 2. **After 1 month:** Season Boost reaches 2x total 3. **Final Points:** `score × 2 (boost)` ## Withdrawal Impact Withdrawing from the Polynomial Pool during the 14-day ILE period will: * Decrease your boost proportionally to the amount unstaked * Preserve accumulated scores * Forfeit future boost benefits for the withdrawn amount ## Fair Reward System The Staking Points program is designed to be fair and rewarding: * **Reward valuable contributions:** Users who help the network grow organically are rewarded most * **Balance contribution size:** Both large and small stakers are rewarded appropriately * **Encourage long-term commitment:** Longer staking periods earn more rewards * **Adaptable incentives:** The program can adjust rewards during crucial network growth phases ## Advanced Features ### Restaking During Unstaking Window You can stake back into the pool at any time, even during the 24-hour unstaking window. This allows you to: * Maintain your boost multiplier * Continue earning points * Avoid losing accumulated benefits ### Mission Integration Staking points work in conjunction with the [Missions System](https://github.com/Polynomial-Protocol/gitbook/blob/master/explanation/missions.md): * Complete staking missions for bonus points * Earn additional rewards through social missions * Maximize your total point accumulation ### Referral Benefits When you refer others to stake: * Earn 10% of their staking points * Earn 5% of their referrals' points * Build a sustainable point-earning network ## Related Topics * [**How to Stake**](https://github.com/Polynomial-Protocol/gitbook/blob/master/explanation/how-to/staking.md) - Start earning staking points * [**Missions System**](https://github.com/Polynomial-Protocol/gitbook/blob/master/explanation/explanation/missions-system.md) - Earn bonus points through missions * [**Trading Points**](https://github.com/Polynomial-Protocol/gitbook/blob/master/explanation/explanation/trading-points.md) - Learn about trading rewards * [**Debt Mechanism**](https://github.com/Polynomial-Protocol/gitbook/blob/master/explanation/explanation/debt-mechanism.md) - Understand debt implications --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. 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