FAQs
General Questions
What is XDC Liquid Staking?
XDC Liquid Staking enables you to stake XDC while retaining full liquidity. Instead of locking up your tokens, you receive psXDC (Prime Staked XDC) - a liquid staking derivative that can be freely used or traded in DeFi.
XDC Liquid Staking: A straightforward way to stake XDC and receive psXDC - no minimum required. Earns ~4.5% APY.
XDC NFTs: Deposit psXDC inside XDC NFTs for boosted rewards up to 6% APY.
What is psXDC?
psXDC is the liquid receipt token representing your staked XDC. Holding psXDC means you continue to earn staking rewards even as you use or trade it.
Where can I trade psXDC?
You can trade psXDC on the XSWAP DEX on the XDC Network, paired with XDC. Purchasing psXDC directly also grants you rewards, since holding it is effectively holding a staked position.
What happens when I unstake?
When you decide to unstake, you burn the corresponding psXDC. This submits a withdrawal request that is processed via the validator queue (~31 days average). Once complete, the XDC returns to your wallet.
Is there a faster way to exit?
Yes. You can swap psXDC for XDC instantly on the XSWAP DEX, bypassing the ~31 day validator queue entirely. The swap is subject to available pool liquidity and the current market rate, which stays close to 1:1.
Can I transfer my staking position?
Yes.
Liquid Staking: Send psXDC to another address - whoever holds psXDC is entitled to the associated rewards.
XDC NFTs: If your psXDC is inside an XDC NFT, you can sell or transfer the NFT via PrimePort.xyz.
How are rewards distributed?
Rewards work differently depending on the product:
XDC Liquid Staking: Rewards accrue continuously as validators produce blocks. You hold psXDC and claim your share anytime from the Rewards tab. The reward token is psXDC.
XDC NFTs: Rewards are calculated and distributed monthly based on your NFT's multiplier. The reward token is XDC. Claim from the app once available.
Both systems are on-chain and proportional - but liquid staking accrues continuously while NFT rewards follow a monthly cycle.
Is there any risk of slashing?
No. XDC Network uses a masternode model that does not implement slashing. Your staked capital is never at risk from validator behavior. This is a structural advantage over ETH-based liquid staking protocols where slashing risk is real.
XDC NFTs
What are XDC Staking NFTs?
XDC Staking NFTs offer a gamified approach to staking. You deposit psXDC into an NFT, which has a rarity and level that determines your staking multiplier and boosts rewards.
How do XDC NFTs work?
Deposit psXDC: Acquire psXDC (by staking XDC or buying on a DEX) and deposit it into your NFT.
Earn rewards: The NFT's base rarity and upgrade level (multiplier) determine how much you earn.
Merge: Combine two NFTs of the same rarity to create a higher-rarity NFT with better multipliers.
Lock (optional): Lock your NFT for 1 year for an additional 1.25% APY bonus (up to 6% total).
What is the Merge System?
If you have two NFTs of the same rarity, you can merge them into a single higher-rarity NFT. Both originals are burned and a new one is minted. Higher rarity means a better multiplier and more rewards. Because merging burns NFTs, the collection becomes more scarce over time - making remaining NFTs increasingly valuable.
How do I sell my XDC NFT?
List or auction your XDC NFT on PrimePort.xyz. When purchased, the buyer gains ownership of all staked psXDC and any reward multipliers or locked status the NFT carries.
XDC Liquid Staking
How does Liquid Staking work?
Stake XDC through the Liquid Staking contract.
Receive psXDC at a 1:1 ratio.
Earn rewards continuously at ~4.5% APY.
Withdraw by burning psXDC. Requests are processed via the validator queue (~31 days average), or swap instantly on XSWAP.
Who can participate?
Anyone. There is no minimum XDC required. It's accessible to all XDC holders.
How do I withdraw my staked XDC?
You have two options:
Standard withdrawal: Submit a withdrawal request from the app. You burn the equivalent amount of psXDC, and your original XDC is released back to your wallet after processing through the validator queue (~31 days average).
Instant exit: Swap psXDC for XDC on XSWAP DEX for immediate liquidity (subject to available pool depth).
Can I transfer my Liquid Staking position?
Yes. Send psXDC to another address - whoever holds psXDC is entitled to the associated rewards. No NFT required.
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