# Staking Pools

Staking is designed to reward users for supporting our platform. By participating in our staking plan, you not only benefit from a high APY and commission from BLOX BRIDGE fees but also have the opportunity to earn additional income through our affiliate program. This structure ensures that our most dedicated supporters are rewarded generously.

Our staking plan also includes a robust affiliate program with three levels of income:

* **Level 1:** Earn commission from direct referrals.
* **Level 2:** Earn commission from second-level referrals.
* **Level 3:** Earn commission from third-level referrals.

### APY vs. APR

**APY (Annual Percentage Yield)** is a measure used to calculate the real rate of return on an investment. It takes into account the effect of compounding interest over a year. Compounding means that interest is earned on both the initial deposit and the interest that has been added to it.

**APR (Annual Percentage Rate)** is a measure used to represent the annual rate charged for borrowing or earned through an investment, without taking compounding into account.

**APY** is selected over **APR** because it gives a more precise measurement of the annual return on investment by including the compounding effect, making it a more reliable metric for comparing the profitability of the BLOX Staking Pools.

### Staking Formula

The formula to calculate the total accrued interest (T) from staking is given by:

$$
T = P \times \left(1 + \frac{r}{365}\right)^t
$$

Where:

* **T** is the total accrued interest.
* **P** is the principal staking amount.
* **r** is the annual percentage yield (APY), expressed as a decimal.
* **t** is the time in days.

This formula accounts for the compounding effect of the interest over the specified period.

## Pool Variations

### Pool 1: Flexible 2.5%

* **APY**: 2.5%
* **Unstaking**: Anytime
* **Affiliate Program**: 1.75% (Layer 1: 1%, Layer 2: 0.5%, Layer 3: 0.25%)

#### **Example Calculation**:

* **Principal (P)**: 1,000 BLOXs
* **Time (t)**: 30 days
* **Effective Annual Percentage Yield (r)**: 2.75% (2.5% + 0.25%)

$$
T = 1000 \times \left(1 + \frac{0.0275}{365}\right)^{30} = 1002.263 \text{ BLOXs}
$$

### Pool 2: 1 Month 3%

* **APY**: 3%
* **Unstaking**: Locked for 30 days
* **Affiliate Program**: 2.75% (Layer 1: 1.5%, Layer 2: 0.75%, Layer 3: 0.5%)

#### **Example Calculation**:

* **Principal (P)**: 1,000 BLOXs
* **Time (t)**: 30 days
* **Effective Annual Percentage Yield (r)**: 3.5% (3% + 0.5%)

$$
T = 1000 \times \left(1 + \frac{0.035}{365}\right)^{30} = 1002.881 \text{ BLOXs}
$$

### Pool 3: 3 Month 8%

* **APY**: 8%
* **Unstaking**: Locked for 90 days
* **Affiliate Program**: 3.75% (Layer 1: 2%, Layer 2: 1%, Layer 3: 0.75%)

#### **Example Calculation**:

* **Principal (P)**: 1,000 BLOXs
* **Time (t)**: 90 days
* **Effective Annual Percentage Yield (r)**: 8.75% (8% + 0.75%)

$$
T = 1000 \times \left(1 + \frac{0.0875}{365}\right)^{90} = 1021.807 \text{ BLOXs}
$$

### Pool 4: 6 Month 14%

* **APY**: 14%
* **Unstaking**: Locked for 180 days
* **Affiliate Program**: 4.75% (Layer 1: 2.5%, Layer 2: 1.25%, Layer 3: 1%)

#### **Example Calculation**:

* **Principal (P)**: 1,000 BLOXs
* **Time (t)**: 180 days
* **Effective Annual Percentage Yield (r)**: 15% (14% + 1%)

$$
T = 1000 \times \left(1 + \frac{0.15}{365}\right)^{180}
$$

### Pool 5: 9 Month 21%

* **APY**: 21%
* **Unstaking**: Locked for 210 days
* **Affiliate Program**: 5.75% (Layer 1: 3%, Layer 2: 1.5%, Layer 3: 1.25%)

#### **Example Calculation**:

* **Principal (P)**: 1,000 BLOXs
* **Time (t)**: 210 days
* **Effective Annual Percentage Yield (r)**: 22.25% (21% + 1.25%)

$$
T = 1000 \times \left(1 + \frac{0.2225}{365}\right)^{210} = 1136.524 \text{ BLOXs}
$$

### Pool 6: 1 Year 30%

* **APY**: 30%
* **Unstaking**: Locked for 365 days
* **Affiliate Program**: 6.75% (Layer 1: 3.5%, Layer 2: 1.75%, Layer 3: 1.5%)

#### **Example Calculation**:

* **Principal (P)**: 1,000 BLOXs
* **Time (t)**: 365 days
* **Effective Annual Percentage Yield (r)**: 31.5% (30% + 1.5%)

$$
T = 1000 \times \left(1 + \frac{0.315}{365}\right)^{365} = 1370.073 \text{ BLOXs}
$$

### Pool 7: 18 Months 45%

* **APY**: 45%
* **Unstaking**: Locked for 545 days
* **Affiliate Program**: 7.75% (Layer 1: 4%, Layer 2: 2%, Layer 3: 1.75%)

#### **Example Calculation**:

* **Principal (P)**: 1,000 BLOXs
* **Time (t)**: 545 days
* **Effective Annual Percentage Yield (r)**: 46.75% (45% + 1.75%)

$$
T = 1000 \times \left(1 + \frac{0.4675}{365}\right)^{545} = 2,008.928 \text{ BLOXs}
$$
