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Staking Mechanisms

Validator Staking​

  • Minimum Stake: 100,000 ASHA
  • Lock Period: 30-365 days (longer = higher rewards)
  • APY: 5-15% (dynamic based on network needs)

Slashing Conditions:

  • Downtime > 10%: -5% stake
  • Model poisoning: -50% stake
  • Byzantine behavior: -100% stake

Delegated Staking​

  • Minimum: 100 ASHA
  • Commission: 5-20% (set by validator)
  • APY: 3-10% (after commission)
  • Instant unstaking: 5% penalty
  • Normal unstaking: 7-day unbonding period

Governance Staking​

  • Stake to vote: 1 ASHA = 1 vote (quadratic voting optional)
  • Voting rewards: 0.1-1% APY for active participation
  • Proposal bond: 100-1000 ASHA (returned if passed)

Value Accrual Mechanisms​

Token Burning​

  • 10% of all transaction fees burned permanently
  • Deflationary pressure increases token value over time
  • Target: Reduce supply by 50% over 10 years

Buy-Back Program​

  • 5% of protocol revenue used to buy ASHA from market
  • Tokens burned or added to treasury
  • Executed quarterly based on DAO approval

Revenue Sharing​

  • Stakers receive portion of protocol revenue
  • Based on stake amount and duration
  • Distributed monthly in ASHA or stablecoins