Staking

Why Stake CDX?

Staking CDX unlocks exclusive benefits that enhance your Cod3x experience:

Benefit	Description
Credit Discounts	Save 10-30% on credit purchases
USDC Yield	Earn your share of platform profit
Premium Access	Unlock battlepass tracks and exclusive features

Note: Discounts require active staking — simply holding CDX doesn't unlock benefits.

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Staking Tiers

Tier	Stake Requirement	Discount	Key Perks
PRO	5,000 CDX	10%	Premium battlepass
ELITE	40,000 CDX	20%	Exclusive Templates, All PRO benefits
WHALE	150,000 CDX	30%	White-glove service, All ELITE benefits

Discount Stacking: Tier discounts can stack with promotional bonuses up to a maximum of 40%.

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How Staking Works (Reliquary)

CDX staking utilizes the Reliquary system, a time-weighted staking mechanism that rewards long-term commitment. Your stake is represented by a Relic — an ERC-721 NFT that tracks your position and maturity.

Core Concepts

Term	Definition
Relic	ERC-721 NFT representing your staking position
Maturity	Age of your position, measured in time
Multiplier	Reward boost based on maturity (up to 1.5x at max)

Parameter	Value
Minimum Stake	5,000 CDX
Maturity Period	1 year to max maturity
Max Maturity Bonus	50% yield boost (1.5x multiplier)
Maturity Curve	Polynomial Plateau (S-curve) slow start → acceleration → plateau
Position Format	ERC-721 NFT (tradeable OTC/marketplace)

How Maturity Works

Your stake's maturity determines your yield bonus:

Age	Multiplier	Bonus
New Relic	1.0x	0%
3 months	~1.1x	~10%
6 months	~1.3x	~30%
12 months	1.5x	50% (maximum)

The Polynomial Plateau curve creates optimal incentives:

Phase	Behavior	Purpose
Early	Slow maturity growth	Encourages commitment
Middle	Accelerated growth	Rewards persistence
Late	Plateau at maximum	Ensures fair distribution

Multiple Positions

You can hold multiple Relics, each maturing independently:

Capability	Benefit
Separate strategies	Manage different time horizons
Preserve maturity	New deposits don't dilute existing positions
Selective liquidity	Sell one position, keep others
Independent tracking	Each Relic has its own maturity clock

Advanced Relic Operations

The tokenized nature of Reliquary enables powerful position management:

Split

Action	Divide a Relic into two separate positions
Maturity	Preserved on both resulting Relics
Use Case	Sell part of your position without sacrificing maturity
Penalty	None — underlying liquidity remains committed

Shift

Action	Transfer tokens from one Relic to another
Maturity	Recalculated on receiving Relic
Use Case	Consolidate capital from an acquired position
Penalty	None — liquidity remains committed

Merge

Action	Combine two Relics into one
Process	Source Relic burned, target updated
Maturity	Recalculated based on combined position
Use Case	Simplify management of multiple positions

Key Insight: Since underlying liquidity remains committed during these operations, you're never penalized for managing your positions.

Position NFT

Your staking position is represented as a tradeable NFT, allowing you to:

• Transfer positions without unstaking

• Sell mature positions on secondary markets

• Maintain yield while exploring liquidity options

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Withdrawal Process

Cooldown Period

Parameter	Details
Cooldown Duration	7 days
Yield During Cooldown	Yes
Tier Status	Maintained until withdrawal completes
Cancel Option	Anytime — maturity preserved

How to Withdraw

1. Initiate Withdrawal: Start the 7-day cooldown

2. Wait Period: You are still earning yield and access all staking benefits during this period.

3. Complete or Cancel: Either claim tokens or cancel to preserve maturity

Tip: If market conditions change, you can cancel withdrawal anytime without losing accumulated maturity.

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Yield Distribution

Source

All yield comes from platform profit after operating costs are covered.

Two Reward Types

Reliquary supports two reward mechanisms:

Type	Description	Use Case
Infinite Rewards	Emission-rate based, tokens owed regardless of funding
Finite Rewards	Reserve-based, stops when empty	USDC profit distribution

CDX staking uses Finite Rewards for USDC yield — distribution continues only while the reserve has funds.

Schedule

Parameter	Value
Profit Determination	Every 14-day cycle
Distribution Cycle	Rolling 28-day distribution
Refill Frequency	Every 14 days
Distribution Method	Per-block (continuous)
Minimum Claim Threshold	None
Claiming	Anytime
Currency	USDC

Yield Calculation Formula

Your Yield Share = (Your Stake × Your Maturity Multiplier) / Total Weighted Stake × Yield Pool

Where Total Weighted Stake = Sum of all (Stake × Maturity Multiplier) across all Relics in the pool.

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Emergency Features

Reliquary includes safety mechanisms:

Feature	Description
Pause Functionality	Admin can pause the system in emergencies
Emergency Withdrawals	Users can retrieve funds without standard reward distribution
Immutable Codebase	Core contract logic cannot be changed post-deployment

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Best Practices

Practice	Rationale
Start Early	The sooner you stake, the sooner maturity builds
Stake and Forget	Avoid unnecessary withdrawals to maximize maturity
Use Split Wisely	If you need partial liquidity, split rather than full withdrawal
Hold Multiple Relics	New deposits can create new Relics, preserving existing maturity
Monitor Yield Flip	At $1+ CDX price, yield allocation increases to 70%
Consider Selling Relic	If you need liquidity, selling the NFT preserves value for buyer