Overview
Following the successful launch of #IOST L1 airdrop event, we are officially launching the new StakeDrop program. This program marks the next stage of IOST's comprehensive token economy update, aimed at promoting long-term growth, rewarding community participation, initiating a new paradigm of value capture, and driving sustainable innovative development of the ecosystem.
The IOST StakeDrop program offers token holders the opportunity to earn generous rewards by staking $IOST tokens. Participants can choose flexible staking periods and corresponding reward multiplication schemes, contributing to the stability and security of the network while achieving dual empowerment of personal gains and ecological value.
Note: The information provided in this article regarding the IOST StakeDrop program is current as of April 2025. Please visit the official website and relevant documents for the latest information and terms.
What is StakeDrop?
StakeDrop is a reward mechanism designed to attract new users to the BNB chain, allowing users to easily participate by staking IOST! Unlike traditional staking models, IOST's StakeDrop employs a 'time factor × achievement level' mechanism - the longer the lock-up period, the more rewards, truly allowing long-term users to enjoy dividends. (In addition, users who exit early can also receive partial rewards.)
The program allocates 7% of the new supply of IOST (i.e., 1.4924 billion IOST) to be distributed in two phases:
Phase 1: 852.8 million IOST - 48 months
Phase 2: 639.6 million IOST
How does it work?
Staking levels and multiples
IOST StakeDrop adopts a phased staking mechanism, lasting a total of 48 months in the first phase, during which users can choose staking periods ranging from 90 days to 730 days. The longer the staking time, the higher the rewards multiple:
Participation process
Application to join: Users can join the first phase of StakeDrop from April 23, 2025, to May 24, 2025. Once the participation window closes, users who have not participated will not be able to join the staking activity.
Staking phase: During this phase, you need to choose a lock-up period (e.g., 90 days, 180 days, 365 days, or 730 days) and stake at least 10,000 IOST on the BNB chain through our official staking platform.
Unlock phase: After completing the committed staking period, the principal you staked and all accumulated rewards during this period will be available for withdrawal.
Post-staking allocation: From the end of the lock-up period to the remaining 48 months of the plan, users will continue to receive rewards monthly based on the platform's calculation formula. These ongoing distributions aim to ensure that long-term participation aligns with the sustainable development of the ecosystem.
This phased structure ensures that early participants can receive higher multiple rewards while maintaining a consistent incentive mechanism throughout the duration of the program.
Reward calculation
StakeDrop uses a complex reward distribution formula, mainly considering the following factors:
Total reward pool of StakeDrop
Amount staked by each user
Effective multiple based on actual staking time
The effective multiple is determined through a piecewise linear interpolation function to ensure the fairness of rewards, which is proportional to the chosen staking duration.
Staking launch and its flexibility
Considering the ever-changing market, the StakeDrop program has established an early exit option! To maintain the integrity of the project and pay tribute to long-term users, we have set up a series of exit mechanisms while ensuring liquidity:
Effective multiple recalculation: If you exit before completing the chosen staking lock-up period, your effective multiple will be recalculated based on the actual staking duration.
Early exit penalty: If you exit early, 30% of the unvested rewards will be deducted as a penalty.
This balancing mechanism provides users with the flexibility to adjust their holdings while guiding them to honor their commitments with long-term incentives, allowing liquidity and ecological co-construction to be achieved.
Benefits of participation
For token holders:
Enhanced rewards: Staking IOST tokens can earn up to 4.5 times the rewards.
Flexible selection: Choose a staking period that suits your investment strategy.
Secure participation: Stake through our official platform to ensure safety.
For the IOST ecosystem:
Enhanced network stability: Longer staking periods reduce token liquidity, thereby enhancing price stability.
Increased community participation: Reward users who actively engage in the IOST ecosystem.
Sustainable growth: Link participants' incentive earnings closely with the long-term development of the network.
Join the IOST StakeDrop program now
The IOST StakeDrop program provides an important opportunity for existing IOST holders and new users joining the ecosystem. By participating, you can not only earn generous rewards but also contribute to the growth and stability of the IOST network.
The first season of StakeDrop is set to launch! An 852.8 million IOST reward pool is ready, and the application period is from April 23 to May 24, 2025. Interested participants must stake during this period to qualify. Participate to enjoy dual benefits - support network development and increase IOST asset value. Don't miss this opportunity!
· Visit iost.io/stakedrop for more information and start staking immediately.
· Visit https://docs.iost.io/tokenomics/proposal/stakedrop for detailed information about the StakeDrop program.
About IOST
IOST is a multi-chain ecosystem focused on RWA infrastructure construction, dedicated to the core philosophy of 'innovation-driven, safety-based, community co-construction,' continuously developing compliant solutions to build a value bridge between traditional finance and decentralized technology.
For more information about IOST, please visit iost.io
