How to Stake
Stake your CERT tokens to earn rewards and participate in platform governance.
Step 1: Connect Your Wallet
Step 2: Choose Staking Pool
Standard
12% APY
No lock-up, withdraw anytime
3-Month Lock
18% APY
Lock for 3 months, higher rewards
12-Month Lock
28% APY
Lock for 12 months, maximum rewards
Step 3: Approve & Stake
Enter Amount
Type the number of CERT tokens you want to stake (minimum: 100 CERT)
Approve Transaction
Click "Approve" and confirm the transaction in your wallet
Confirm Staking
Review details and click "Stake Now"
Monitor Progress
Your staking position appears in your dashboard immediately
Earning Rewards
Rewards are calculated and distributed daily:
Daily Rewards = Staked Amount × (APY / 365)
Example: 1,000 CERT at 12% APY = 0.33 CERT/day
Rewards accumulate in real-time and can be claimed anytime. Claimed rewards are automatically compounded if you re-stake.
Unstaking
Standard Pool: Withdraw anytime with no lock-up period. Simply click "Unstake" and confirm.
Locked Pools: Early withdrawal available after lock-up period. Unstaking before lock-up expires forfeits current epoch rewards (max 1 month).
Governance Rights
Staked CERT holders can vote on:
- • Platform fee structure
- • New certification tiers
- • Treasury allocation
- • Protocol upgrades