# Staking Mechanics

6. Staking Mechanics

Staking GDT tokens is one of the key utilities in the Goldragon ecosystem, providing users with passive rewards while also supporting the deflationary token model. The staking rewards are tied to both the fixed APRs for the first few blocks and later based on **real revenue** from the casino business and game fees.

### 🔒 Staking Pools Overview

Goldragon offers staking in **4 funding blocks**. Each block will have a fixed APR until fully distributed. After all the tokens are distributed, rewards will shift to being **revenue-based**, reflecting the income generated from Goldragon’s casino and gaming operations.

#### Block Distribution

| Block   | Target Raised (USD) | Fixed APR |
| ------- | ------------------- | --------- |
| Block 1 | $10M                | 40%       |
| Block 2 | $20M                | 30%       |
| Block 3 | $30M                | 20%       |
| Block 4 | $40M                | 10%       |

#### Total Staking Supply: 2,000,000,000 GDT (40% of total supply)

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### 📈 APR Structure

The APRs are set for each block based on the total funds raised and duration of the block:

* **Block 1 (40% APR)** — High APR to incentivize early investors and build liquidity.
* **Block 2 (30% APR)** — Gradually reduced APR as more funds are raised.
* **Block 3 (20% APR)** — Lower APR for the later stages of staking.
* **Block 4 (10% APR)** — Final phase, offering a smaller APR.

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### 💵 Revenue-Based Staking (Post-Block Distribution)

Once the staking pools for each block are fully distributed, staking rewards will become **revenue-based**:

1. **Revenue from Goldragon’s RWA** : A portion of the profits from the casino operations will be allocated to reward stakers.
2. **Revenue from GameFi (PVP Games)**: A percentage of winnings from PVP battles will be shared with stakers.

The revenue rewards will be calculated based on:

* The amount of GDT staked
* The duration of the staking period

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### 🔁 Max Cap for Stakers

To ensure fairness, each user can earn up to **300% of their initial staked amount**. This includes both **APR rewards** and **revenue-based rewards**.

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### 📅 Staking Timeline

* **Phase 1**: Fixed APR (up to 300%) for each block.
* **Phase 2**: After full distribution, staking rewards become revenue-based and will continue to support long-term token value growth.

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### 🚀 Lockup Periods and Vesting

* **Presale Stakers**: up to 8-month lockup vesting.
* **Team**: 1-year lockup with gradual release over 12 months.

This staking mechanism ensures that early supporters are rewarded while maintaining stability in the ecosystem.
