How Rewards Work

PrimeStaking's XDC Liquid Staking system offers transparent, on-chain reward distribution. By leveraging psXDC and optional XDC NFTs, you can choose the staking strategy that fits your goals.

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Current APY Tiers

Staking Option	APY	Description
XDC Liquid Staking	~4.5%	Stake XDC, hold psXDC, earn rewards. Simple.
XDC NFTs (Unlocked)	~4.75%	Deposit psXDC inside an XDC NFT for a bonus multiplier.
XDC NFTs (1-Year Lock)	Up to 6%	Lock your NFT for 1 year for an additional 1.25% APY bonus.

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How APY Breaks Down

Component	Rate	Requirement
Base liquid staking	4.5%	Hold psXDC
NFT staking bonus	+0.25%	Deposit psXDC into an XDC NFT
NFT lock bonus	+1.25%	Lock the NFT for 1 year (disables burn, merge, and withdraw)
Maximum total	6%	NFT staked + locked

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How Rewards Are Calculated

• Proportional distribution - Rewards are allocated based on how much psXDC you hold (or have staked inside an NFT) relative to the total supply.

• On-chain and transparent - Every reward event is logged on the blockchain.

• Claim anytime - Rewards accrue continuously. Go to the Rewards tab in the app and claim to your wallet whenever you want.

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Why Multiple Tiers?

Goal	Best Option
Keep it simple, stay fully liquid	XDC Liquid Staking (~4.5%)
Earn more while engaging with the NFT ecosystem	XDC NFTs Unlocked (~4.75%)
Maximize yield, 1-year commitment	XDC NFTs Locked (up to 6%)

Each tier builds on the previous one. Start with liquid staking and move into NFTs when you're ready - there is no pressure to lock.

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Understanding Reward Timing

Product	How Rewards Accrue	How You Claim	Reward Token
XDC Liquid Staking	Continuously, as validators produce blocks	Anytime from the Rewards tab	psXDC
XDC NFTs	Calculated monthly based on your NFT's multiplier	Monthly, from the app	XDC

Liquid staking rewards accrue in real time and can be claimed whenever you want. NFT rewards follow a monthly distribution cycle based on each NFT's total multiplier relative to all staked NFTs.