# Staking Mechanism

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### Fee-Free Staking System

MoonCat offers a **fee-free staking system** designed to maximize holder benefits and promote long-term sustainability. Users can stake their tokens without incurring any entry or exit fees under normal conditions, making the platform highly accessible and user-friendly.

### Dual-Tier Staking Options

Our staking system provides two commitment levels to accommodate different investor preferences:

**7-Day Staking**

* Shorter commitment period for flexibility
* Unlock period: 7 days after request
* Current APR: Set dynamically by governance
* Ideal for users wanting liquidity access

**1-Year Staking**

* Longer commitment for maximum rewards
* Unlock period: 365 days after request
* Current APR: Set dynamically by governance
* Perfect for long-term believers

*Note: The image shows example rates. Actual rates are determined by governance and adjust based on market conditions.*

### Dynamic Rate Mechanism

The staking ecosystem incorporates a **dynamic rate mechanism** that adjusts based on market conditions and protocol requirements. This governance-controlled approach ensures:

* Sustainable reward distribution
* Competitive yields relative to market
* Flexibility to respond to changing conditions
* Long-term protocol health

All rate changes require governance approval, ensuring community alignment with reward structures.

### Advanced Staking Features

**Compound Staking**\
Stakers can compound their rewards by adding new stakes, with pending rewards automatically added to the principal for enhanced returns.

**Voting Power Integration**\
Staked tokens provide voting weight in governance decisions, with both 7-day and 1-year stakes contributing to your total voting power.

**Emergency Protection**\
Force unlock option available with a 50% penalty for emergency access to funds, protecting users while discouraging short-term speculation.

### Sustainable Rewards Model

Our staking rewards are funded through:

* 200M MCT tokens (20% of supply) dedicated to emissions
* Protocol revenue from transfer taxes
* Buyback mechanisms from LP optimization profits

This multi-source approach ensures staking rewards remain sustainable without relying solely on token emissions, creating a truly long-term viable system.

With these features, MoonCat's staking system not only rewards participants but also serves as the foundation for governance participation, ensuring those most committed to the protocol guide its future.
