Overview

Staking is the core mechanism of the FLEX protocol. It is how users transform FLEX from a liquid token into a time-based commitment that earns rewards. The system is intentionally designed to favor patience, long-term thinking, and strong conviction rather than short-term activity.

When you stake FLEX, your tokens are burned immediately. They no longer exist as transferable tokens while the stake is active. Instead, the protocol records your commitment internally and uses it to calculate your rewards. When the stake ends, FLEX is minted back to you according to the protocol’s rules.

Every stake has a fixed duration chosen at creation. The minimum staking period is 7 FLEX Days, and the maximum is 3,653 FLEX Days (about 10 years). Once a stake is created, its amount, duration, and type can never be changed.

A newly created stake does not earn rewards instantly. It becomes active at the start of the next FLEX Day. This one-day delay exists to keep daily accounting fair and to prevent same-day exploitation.

FLEX supports two types of stakes:

A revocable stake offers flexibility. It can be ended early and can withdraw rewards while still active. However, this flexibility comes at a cost. Ending early triggers a heavy penalty on the original staked amount, and withdrawing rewards early reduces future earning power.

An irrevocable stake removes flexibility entirely. It cannot be ended early and cannot withdraw rewards before maturity. In exchange, it receives a permanent bonus that increases its reward power. This makes irrevocable stakes especially attractive for long-term commitments.

The choice between revocable and irrevocable is permanent and must be made when the stake is created.