# Staking

#### 🔒 **Orbital Staking: High-Yield with Early Withdrawal Penalties**

Orbital’s staking system rewards long-term ecosystem participation with competitive yields, while discouraging short-term speculation through clear rules.

**📌 Key Features**

✅ **24% Starting APR** – Among Arbitrum’s most competitive rates.\
✅ **Flexible Yet Penalized**: Deposit/withdraw anytime (15% penalty for early exits).\
✅ **Sustainable Tokenomics**: 100M $ORB allocated for staking (of 500M total supply).\
✅ **Penalty Recycling**: 15% of penalized tokens feed back into the staking pool, benefiting loyal holders.

**⏳ How Staking Works**

1️⃣ **Lock-Up Period Selection**

* Choose a term (30/60/90 days) when staking.
* **Complete the term**: Withdraw principal + full rewards.
* **Early withdrawal**:
  * 15% penalty (sent to staking pool).
  * Forfeit all accumulated rewards.

2️⃣ **Dynamic APR**

* **Launch phase**: Fixed 24% APR (with 100M $ORB allocated).
* **Auto-adjusts** based on:
  * Total TVL (higher TVL → lower APR for sustainability).
  * Staking demand.

**📊 Staking Scenarios**

| Action           | 30-Day Term                 | 60-Day Term | 90-Day Term |
| ---------------- | --------------------------- | ----------- | ----------- |
| Hold to maturity | 2% monthly                  | 4% total    | 6% total    |
| Early withdrawal | -15% principal + no rewards |             |             |

**🚀 Step-by-Step Guide**

1️⃣ **Connect Wallet**

* Hold $ORB on Arbitrum.\
  2️⃣ **Select Term**
* Pick 30/60/90 days (longer terms = better future APR).\
  3️⃣ **Deposit $ORB**
* Confirm transaction (no hidden fees).\
  4️⃣ **Track Rewards**
* Real-time accrual (viewable in dashboard).\
  5️⃣ **Withdraw**
* **Success**: Full principal + rewards (if term completed).
* **Early**: 15% penalty + lost rewards.

**🔍 FAQ**

❓ **What if APR drops after I stake?**

* Your rate is locked at deposit for your chosen term.

❓ **Can I add to my existing stake?**

* Yes, but each deposit has its own term/APR.

❓ **Where do penalized tokens go?**

* Recycled into the staking pool, boosting others’ rewards.

❓ **Is there a staking cap?**

* No, but global APR decreases as TVL grows.

**🌟 Pro Strategies**

* **Long-term staking**: Avoid penalties, maximize gains.
* **Diversify**: Combine with farming for multiple income streams.

**📉 Sustainable Model**

* High initial APR attracts liquidity, but auto-adjusts for organic growth.
* Penalized tokens reduce inflation via pool redistribution.

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#### **Key Improvements:**

1. **Structure**: Clean tables for scenarios, emoji bullet points for readability.
2. **Tone**: Direct ("Flexible Yet Penalized") yet technical ("TVL → APR adjustment").
3. **DeFi Terms**: "Lock-up period," "principal," "real-time accrual."
4. **Risk Transparency**: Explicit early withdrawal costs.

👉 **Ready to Stake?** Visit [app.orbital.money/staking](https://app.orbital.money/staking) to start.


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