Staking
Chronomancy staking uses a tiered structure with lock-based multipliers. There is no inflation — all yield is real, derived from protocol revenue (FF spreads and Rewind premiums).
Three Staking Tiers
Section titled “Three Staking Tiers”| Tier | Lock Period | Multiplier | Target APY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flex | None (unstake anytime) | 1× | ~5% |
| Standard | 30-day lock | 2× | ~15% |
| Conviction | 90-day lock | 4× | ~25% |
APY ranges are targets derived from the base revenue model. Actual yield depends on protocol activity (more FF exits and Rewind premiums = higher yield for stakers).
Real yield only. There are no emission rewards, no inflation, no “farm and dump” dynamics. Stakers earn from protocol revenue that would otherwise go to the treasury.
veTM Lock Multipliers
Section titled “veTM Lock Multipliers”Seasonal lock multipliers are available on top of the base staking tiers. Lock $TM or $CHRONO for an entire LOOP season to earn a seasonal yield multiplier:
| Lock Duration | Seasonal Multiplier | Combined with Conviction tier |
|---|---|---|
| Season lock (30 days) | 2× | 2× × 4× = 8× effective |
| Multi-season lock (90 days) | 4× | 4× × 4× = 16× effective |
Seasonal locks cannot be broken early without forfeiting the multiplier accrued. This creates protocol-aligned long-term staking incentives.
Staking and CS Tier Access
Section titled “Staking and CS Tier Access”Staking is required to access Standard and Premium Chrono Score tiers:
| CS Tier | Staking Required |
|---|---|
| Unscored | None |
| Basic | None |
| Standard | 1,000 $TM (or $CHRONO equivalent) |
| Premium | 10,000 $TM (or $CHRONO equivalent) |
This creates a direct link between token holding and protocol access — users who want better FF prices and Rewind discounts must have skin in the game.
Junior Tranche Staking (Insurance Pool)
Section titled “Junior Tranche Staking (Insurance Pool)”$CHRONO stakers can optionally allocate their stake to the Rewind insurance pool’s junior tranche — taking first-loss exposure in exchange for higher APY:
| Role | Exposure | Target APY |
|---|---|---|
| Junior staker | First-loss (absorbs claims drawdowns first) | 25–40% |
| Senior LP | Protected (last to take losses) | 3–8% |
Junior stakers earn higher yield because they’re absorbing the tail risk. This structure allows the protocol to offer competitive senior yields to external capital without giving up pool control.
Unstaking and Cooldowns
Section titled “Unstaking and Cooldowns”| Action | Timing |
|---|---|
| Flex stake withdrawal | Immediate |
| Standard (30-day lock) | Available after lock expires |
| Conviction (90-day lock) | Available after lock expires |
| Junior tranche withdrawal | 7-day cooldown after request |
| Early lock break | Forfeits accumulated multiplier |
The 7-day insurance pool cooldown prevents bank-run dynamics during high-claim periods — the same logic as RewindPool.sol’s withdrawal cooldown.
Related:
- Revenue & Flywheel — where the yield comes from
- Token Architecture — $TM and $CHRONO relationship
- Capital Structure — full junior/senior pool architecture