Staking

Earn Passive Income by Holding 8BIT

Staking allows you to lock your 8BIT tokens and earn passive rewards over time. Staking is now LIVE on testnet!

Staking Overview

Detail	Information
Status	LIVE on Arbitrum Sepolia
Staking Pool	50,000,000 8BIT (10% of supply)
Distribution Period	5 years
Estimated APY	10-60% (based on tier & TVL)
Lock Periods	7 days, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months
Early Withdrawal Penalty	25% of staked amount
Rewards	Paid in 8BIT (minted)
Contract	View on Arbiscan

Why Staking?

For Token Holders

✅ Passive Income - Earn rewards without playing games ✅ Long-term Value - Incentivizes holding vs selling ✅ Reduced Volatility - Locked tokens = less sell pressure ✅ Additional Utility - More reasons to hold 8BIT

For the Ecosystem

✅ Price Stability - Reduces circulating supply ✅ Community Alignment - Rewards long-term believers ✅ Sustainable Growth - 5 year distribution (low inflation) ✅ Investor Confidence - Professional tokenomics

Staking Mechanics

Tiered Lock Periods (Weighted Shares)

Longer locks earn a larger share of the reward pool:

Lock Period	Weight	Effective APY Boost	Early Withdrawal
7 Days	1.0x	Base rate	25% penalty
1 Month	1.5x	+50% vs base	25% penalty
3 Months	2.0x	+100% vs base	25% penalty
6 Months	3.0x	+200% vs base	25% penalty

How Weighted Shares Work:

• Stake 10,000 8BIT for 6 months → counts as 30,000 "weighted tokens"

• Your reward share = your weighted tokens ÷ total weighted tokens

• Fixed monthly pool ensures sustainable emissions

Example APYs at 25M TVL:

Lock Period	Weight	Estimated APY
7 Days	1.0x	~40%
1 Month	1.5x	~60%
3 Months	2.0x	~80%
6 Months	3.0x	~120%

Reward Distribution

Monthly Emissions from Staking Pool:

• ~833,000 8BIT per month

• Distributed proportionally by weighted stake

• Claim after unlock (rewards accumulate)

Calculation:

Your Rewards = (Your Weighted Stake / Total Weighted Stake) × Monthly Pool

Staking Bonus Multipliers (LIVE)

Stakers who rank on daily leaderboards receive bonus rewards on top of their base earnings. This is handled by the StakingBonus smart contract.

🎮 Boosted Game Rewards

Staking Tier	Tokens Required	Reward Bonus
Tier 1	100,000 8BIT	+10%
Tier 2	500,000 8BIT	+25%
Tier 3	1,000,000 8BIT	+50%

Example:

• Rank #1 base reward: 2,500 8BIT

• With 1M tokens staked (Tier 3): 2,500 + 1,250 = 3,750 8BIT

How It Works

1. Daily leaderboard rewards distributed via GameRewards contract

2. StakingBonus contract checks each winner's staked balance

3. Bonus tokens minted automatically based on tier

4. No claiming needed - bonus sent directly to wallet

Adjustable Parameters

Tier thresholds and bonus percentages can be adjusted by the contract owner to maintain fairness as token value changes:

• setTierThresholds(tier1, tier2, tier3) - Adjust token requirements

• setTierBonuses(tier1Bps, tier2Bps, tier3Bps) - Adjust bonus percentages

Smart Contract: StakingBonus (View on Arbiscan)

🎟️ Tournament Perks

• Discounted entry fees (5-20% off)

• Exclusive staker-only tournaments

• Bonus prize pool allocation

🎨 NFT Badge Access

• Exclusive NFT badges for stakers

• Achievement NFTs unlocked by staking milestones

• Special profile customization

Staking Pool Sustainability

50M Token Pool = 5 Year Distribution

Monthly Distribution:

• ~833,000 8BIT per month

• 60 months (5 years) to deplete

• Conservative inflation (0.17% monthly)

Why This Works:

• Generous pool = competitive APYs

• Weighted tiers reward commitment

• Deflationary burns offset emissions

APY by TVL

APY naturally adjusts based on total staked:

Total Staked	7 Days	1 Month	3 Months	6 Months
10M	~100%	~150%	~200%	~300%
25M	~40%	~60%	~80%	~120%
50M	~20%	~30%	~40%	~60%
100M	~10%	~15%	~20%	~30%

Higher TVL = lower APY (fixed pool split among more stakers)

How to Stake

Step 1: Connect Wallet

Visit 8bitarcade.games/staking and connect your Web3 wallet.

Step 2: Choose Lock Period

Select your preferred lock period:

• 7 days (1x multiplier)

• 1 month (1.5x multiplier)

• 3 months (2x multiplier)

• 6 months (3x multiplier)

Step 3: Enter Amount

Decide how many 8BIT tokens to stake:

• Minimum: 1 8BIT

• Maximum: No limit

• Up to 50 separate stakes per wallet

Step 4: Confirm Transaction

Approve the staking contract and confirm transaction in MetaMask.

Step 5: Earn Rewards

• View your staked balance and countdown timers

• See accumulated rewards in real-time

• Claim rewards after unlock period

• Withdraw with 25% penalty if early

Risks & Considerations

Smart Contract Risk

• Staking requires trusting the smart contract

• Contract will be audited before launch

• Start with small amounts to test

Lock Period Risk

• Tokens locked for chosen period

• Cannot withdraw without penalty

• Price may change during lock

APY Fluctuation

• APY not guaranteed

• May adjust based on market conditions

• Check current rates before staking

Opportunity Cost

• Staked tokens can't be sold

• May miss price appreciation opportunities

• Consider market conditions before locking

Comparison to Other Platforms

Platform	Staking APY	Lock Period	Additional Benefits
8-Bit Arcade	15-30%	Flexible to 180d	Game boosts, governance, NFTs
Uniswap V3	5-50%	None	Trading fees only
AAVE	2-8%	None	Borrowing power
Traditional Staking	5-15%	Varies	Just APY

8-Bit Arcade Advantage:

• Competitive APY rates

• Multiple benefit layers

• Gaming utility integration

• Governance participation

Current Status

Testnet (NOW)

• ✅ Staking contract deployed on Arbitrum Sepolia

• ✅ All 4 lock tiers working (7d, 1m, 3m, 6m)

• ✅ Real-time reward accrual

• ✅ Staking bonus multipliers for leaderboard rewards

• ✅ Live countdown timers and progress bars

Mainnet (Coming Soon)

• Deploy staking contract to Arbitrum One

• Enable 50M token staking pool

• Full production launch

Stay Updated

• Join Discord for announcements

• Follow Twitter for updates

• Start Staking now on testnet!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is staking live? A: Yes! Staking is live on Arbitrum Sepolia testnet. Mainnet launch coming soon.

Q: Can I stake presale tokens? A: Yes! Any 8BIT tokens can be staked.

Q: Is there a minimum staking amount? A: The minimum is just 1 8BIT token.

Q: Can I stake and still play games? A: Yes! Staking doesn't prevent playing. Stakers get bonus rewards on daily leaderboards.

Q: What if I need to withdraw early? A: Early withdrawal incurs a 25% penalty on the staked amount.

Q: How are APY rates determined? A: Based on total amount staked and your lock tier multiplier.

Q: Will staking be available on mobile? A: Yes, via WalletConnect and mobile-friendly web interface.

Security

✅ Open source code on GitHub ✅ Community testing on testnet ✅ Verified contract on Arbiscan

Conclusion

Staking adds a passive income layer to 8-Bit Arcade, rewarding long-term holders while reducing sell pressure and increasing token utility.

Start staking today:

• Visit 8bitarcade.games/staking

• Connect your wallet

• Choose your lock tier

• Earn rewards!

Next Steps

• Daily Rewards - Earn while waiting for staking

• Tournaments - Active earning opportunities

• Roadmap - Full development timeline

• Emissions - Understand staking pool distribution

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Staking details are subject to change based on community feedback, market conditions, and technical considerations. Official parameters will be announced before staking launch.