FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How does staking work?

When you stake WCT, you lock tokens in the protocol to earn rewards and voting power.

Your position remains fully locked and at constant stakeweight until you choose to initiate an unlock.

Once unlocking begins, your stakeweight decays linearly over the selected duration until your tokens become withdrawable.

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How do I unstake or exit?

You can exit anytime by initiating an unlocking period.

Select one of the available durations (e.g., 4, 26, or 52 weeks).

During this time, stakeweight and rewards gradually decrease.

When the period ends, your tokens become fully withdrawable.

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Which unlock durations are available?

You can choose from predefined options:

4, 8, 12, 26, 52, 78, or 104 weeks (≈ 1–24 months).

Shorter unlocks provide flexibility; longer ones grant higher rewards.

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How are rewards calculated and distributed?

Rewards are distributed weekly (Thursday–Thursday) based on your share of total stakeweight:

$$\text{Reward Share} = \frac{\text{Position Stakeweight}}{\text{Total Network Stakeweight}}$$

Positions created or updated after Thursday 00:00 GMT become eligible in the next reward cycle.

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How can I increase my rewards?

You can earn more by:

• Staking more WCT
• Choosing a longer unlock duration
• Re-staking your weekly rewards to compound your position
• Keeping your position locked (not unlocking) to maintain full stakeweight

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What happens if I don’t claim rewards immediately?

Unclaimed rewards accumulate automatically and can be claimed anytime.

There’s no expiry or penalty for delayed claiming.

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Can I partially unstake my position?

No. Partial unstaking is not supported — you must withdraw the full position once it’s fully unlocked.

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Can I change or extend my staking position?

Yes. While locked, you can:

• Add more WCT to your existing position
• Change your unlock preset to a longer duration

Both actions update your stakeweight accordingly.

Changes made mid-week take effect in the next reward period.

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Are there any fees?

Only regular gas fees apply for on-chain transactions such as staking, updating, claiming, or unstaking.

The cost depends on current network conditions.

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Can I have multiple staking positions?

Each address can hold one active position.

If you want multiple positions with different durations, use multiple wallet accounts or addresses.

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Can locked tokens participate in staking?

Yes. Certain locked allocations (e.g., team or contributor tokens) can be staked and earn rewards even while non-transferable, under their original vesting terms.

This applies only to long-term allocation contracts.

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What happens after my unlock finishes?

When the unlock period ends:

• Your stakeweight and voting power drop to 0
• You can withdraw your full amount
• To continue earning, simply stake again