For $VANA Stakers

Why Stake $VANA?

Staking $VANA is your chance to actively support the Vana ecosystem while earning rewards. By staking to DataDAOs, you:

Grow your holdings: Earn proportional rewards based on your stake and duration.
Back innovation: Support pools that drive data contributions for unique & useful data sets.
Maximize rewards: Commit longer to increase your multiplier and unlock greater returns.

How to Stake in DataDAOs

Step 1: Choose a DataDAO

Explore the list of DataDAOs on the future DataHub dashboard.
Evaluate each DataDAO based on:
- Ranking History: Consistent Top 16 placements indicate a stable pool.
- Treasury Allocation: Pools that allocate more rewards to stakers may offer better returns.
- Community Activity: Active DataDAOs often offer incentives and engage their contributors.

Step 2: Allocate Your Stake

Select your preferred DataDAO and decide how much $VANA to stake.
Your stake is immediately reflected in the DataDAO’s total, helping boost its ranking.

Step 3: Wait for the Rankings

At the end of the 21-day Rewards Cycle, the Top 16 DataDAOs are determined based on total stake and unique data contributors.
Only these pools earn rewards for the Rewards Cycle.
If your DataDAO doesn’t make the cut, your stake remains safe, and you can reallocate it in the next Rewards Cycle.

Step 4: Earn Rewards

Rewards are calculated based on:
- Your stake amount.
- The duration of your stake.
- The size of the reward pool earned by the DLP.

Step 5: Claim Rewards

Rewards vest over the next Rewards Cycle (21 days) after being granted.
Claim vested rewards incrementally with each block during next Rewards Cycle. Or wait for the entire amount to unlock.
Examples:
- Example 1: Sarah earns 2,100 $VANA in Rewards Cycle 1. She claims ~100 $VANA daily for 21 days during the Rewards Cycle 2.
- Example 2: Mike earns 1,500 $VANA in Rewards Cycle 1 and waits 21 days to claim the full amount at once at the end of the Rewards Cycle 2.
- Example 3: Emma earns 3,000 $VANA in Rewards Cycle 1, claims 1,500 $VANA on Day 10 during Rewards Cycle 2, and the remaining 1,500 $VANA on last day 21 of this Rewards Cycle.

How the Multiplier Works

The staking multiplier is a reward booster that increases the longer you keep your $VANA staked. It incentivizes long-term staking by giving your stake more weight in calculating rewards over time.

Starts at 1x: When you first stake, your multiplier is 1x (no bonus).
Gradually increases: The multiplier grows over time:
- 1.5x at Day 21 (1 Rewards Cycle).
- 3x (maximum) at Day 63 (3 Rewards Cycles).
Example:
- If you stake 10,000 $VANA for 63 days, your rewards are effectively tripled for that Rewards Cycle.

Tips for Staking Success

Start Early in an Rewards Cycle
- Maximize rewards by staking from Day 1 of the 21-day Rewards Cycle.
Diversify Your Stakes
- Spread your $VANA across multiple DataDAOs to reduce risk and increase reward opportunities.
Commit for Longer
- Benefit from the multiplier effect by staking for at least 63 days to triple your reward potential.
Monitor Rankings
- Check the future dashboard regularly to ensure your chosen DataDAO remains in the Top 16.

FAQs for Stakers

What happens if the DataDAO I staked in drops out of the Top 16?

You won’t earn rewards for that Rewards Cycle, but your stake remains safe, and you can reallocate to another DataDAO.

Can I unstake my $VANA at any time?

Yes, but tokens become accessible after a 7-day withdrawal period. Unstaked tokens during this stage won’t be counted toward further rewards.

What if I forget to claim my rewards?

Unclaimed rewards remain in your account and can be claimed at any time.

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