The Staking Mechanism in the iG3 - The Edge Network for Real-Time AI Interactions is fundamental to maintaining network security, stability, and integrity. By participating in staking, token holders contribute to the network’s operational efficiency and consensus, in return for rewards.

This mechanism aligns the interests of participants with the overall health and performance of the iG3 ecosystem.

How staking works in the iG3 Ecosystem (at TGE)

The staking process involves committing your TOPS tokens to a smart contract tied to a specific M1 device. These staked tokens act as collateral, incentivizing honest behavior.

Here’s how it works:

• Device Required: You must own and operate at least one M1 Edge Device to be eligible for staking.

• Token Commitment: Users lock a specified amount of TOPS tokens to the wallet linked with an M1 device.

• Uptime Matters: The longer your device stays online and contributes to the network, the more rewards you earn.

Once staked, your tokens will start contributing to the BONUS_REWARD pool depending on your STAKING_WEIGHT.

Staking’s role in Reward Calculation

Staking directly affects the BONUS_REWARD component of your total epoch rewards. STAKING_WEIGHT is calculated as:

Where:

• DEVICE_STAKING: Amount of TOPS tokens staked on a specific M1 device.

• TOTAL_STAKING: Total TOPS tokens staked across the network.

• WEIGHT: Weighting function, using an exponent of 0.8 (f(x)^0.8) to normalize the distribution.

BONUS_REWARD is then calculated as:

Where:

• BONUS_REWARD: The reward allocated for devices with staking, sourced from the EPOCH_POOL

• EPOUCH_POOL: The total amount of $TOPS allocated for BONUS_REWARD in each epoch.

Benefits of staking in iG3 Ecosystem

• Passive Income: Earn TOPS rewards proportional to your staking weight.

• Network Contribution: Staking supports AI agent operations running on the decentralized edge.

• Hardware-Linked: Ties your stake to real compute power on your own device.

Risks and Considerations

Lock-up Periods:

• Users may unstake at any time.

• Upon unstaking, your staking amount is immediately set to 0 and you will not earn BONUS_REWARD for the running epoch.

• The unstaked tokens will be withdrawable after a 7-day unbonding period.

Market Volatility: The value of your staked TOPS may change due to market conditions.

Getting started with staking

To begin staking your TOPS tokens:

1. Get an M1 Device: Required to access the staking dashboard.

2. Set Up Wallet: Use the same wallet linked to your M1 device.

3. Access the Staking Dashboard: Log in via using the wallet address connected to your M1.

You’re now earning rewards based on your uptime and staking weight!

Need help?

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Reward payouts

• Your total rewards will come from 2 types of reward: Base Reward & Bonus Reward

• Rewards are claimable every Thursday AFTER 2:00 AM UTC in the section.

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💡 Tips

• The more $TOPS you stake, the higher chance of receiving priority compute jobs.

• Keep your device online and stable to maximize uptime rewards.

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