# 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. *** ### 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%. *** ### 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 *** ### 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. *** ### 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. *** ### 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 | *** ### 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 |