> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://neotechai.gitbook.io/neotechai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://neotechai.gitbook.io/neotechai/neostake.md).

# NeoStake

Staking ModelOverview

\
NeoStake is a decentralized staking platform designed to reward users for locking up Neotech tokens in flexible, independent staking pools. Each pool offers a unique staking duration, token cap, and reward allocation, providing a dynamic and engaging staking experience. The platform incentivizes long-term participation by redistributing rewards among remaining stakers when others withdraw early, potentially amplifying returns for committed users.Core MechanicsBase APY Structure\
NeoStake uses a dynamic APY model, where each staking pool has its own reward rate based on the allocated reward tokens and duration. For our initial deployment:

* Duration: 90 days (3 months).
* Base APY: 50% over 90 days (equivalent to 12.5% quarterly yield).
* Token Cap: 2,500,000 Neotech tokens.
* Reward Pool: 312,500 Neotech tokens, distributed to stakers at the end of the period.\
  Future pools may vary in APY, duration, and cap, offering diverse opportunities (e.g., 1-month pools at 10% APY or 12-month pools at higher rates).

Modular Pool System

* Independent Pools: Each pool operates as a separate smart contract with configurable parameters:
  * Duration: Options like 1, 3, 6, or 12 months.
  * Token Cap: Maximum tokens allowed (e.g., 2.5M for the current pool).
  * Reward Allocation: Fixed reward tokens (e.g., 312,500 for the current 90-day pool).
* Scalability: Multiple pools can run simultaneously (e.g., 3-month and 6-month pools), with no limit on the number of active pools. Special event pools may offer unique APYs or caps.

Capped Pools

* Each pool has a maximum staking cap (e.g., 2,500,000 tokens for the current pool).
* Entry Window: Users have 7 days to stake before the pool locks. If the cap isn’t reached (e.g., only 2,000,000 tokens staked), the pool closes at that amount and begins the staking period.
* Example: If 1,800,000 tokens are staked in 7 days, the pool locks at 1,800,000, and the 90-day countdown starts.

Dynamic Reward Distribution

* Fixed Reward Pool: A predetermined number of tokens is allocated per pool (e.g., 312,500 tokens for the current 2.5M-token pool).
* Withdrawal Impact: Users can unstake penalty-free before the period ends but forfeit rewards. The fixed reward pool is then split among remaining stakers, increasing their effective APY.
* Example:
  * Pool cap: 2,500,000 tokens.
  * Reward: 312,500 tokens (12.5% over 90 days).
  * If 500,000 tokens are unstaked, the remaining 2,000,000 tokens split the 312,500, raising the effective APY to \~15.625% for those stakers.
* Extreme Case: If only 1 token remains staked, that user claims the entire 312,500-token reward!
* Incentive: This design rewards “diamond hands” who stay committed, creating a FOMO effect for early withdrawers.

Entry Window

* Pools have a 7-day window for staking.
* If the cap isn’t reached, the pool locks with the staked amount and starts. No further deposits are allowed, but withdrawals remain possible until the period ends.

Single Participation Rule

* Users can stake in only one instance of a pool type at a time (e.g., one 90-day pool).
* If you unstake, you can’t re-enter that pool but can join a new pool when it launches.
* Example: Unstake from “90-Day Pool #1,” then join “90-Day Pool #2” later.

Deployment Plan

* Initial Pool:
  * Duration: 90 days.
  * Token Cap: 2,500,000 Neotech tokens.
  * Reward Pool: 312,500 Neotech tokens (50% APY over 90 days).
* Future Pools: Additional pools with varying durations, caps, and APYs will be deployed based on community demand and platform growth.