What Is Staking?

Staking is the process of locking your XPR tokens to support the XPR Network and earn rewards in return. When you stake XPR, you're helping secure the network, participating in governance, and earning passive income — all without giving up ownership of your tokens.

XPR Network offers two distinct staking mechanisms: Short Staking and Long Staking. Each serves a different purpose and offers different reward structures.

Short Staking

Short staking is the flexible option. You stake XPR tokens and retain the ability to unstake them, subject to a minimum 24-hour lockup period before your tokens are returned.

Short staking is done exclusively through the WebAuth Wallet app.

How it works:

• Stake any amount of XPR through your WebAuth Wallet

• Vote for up to 4 block producers with your staked XPR

• Earn staking rewards distributed continuously

• Unstake at any time — tokens are returned after a minimum 24-hour cooldown

Key benefits:

• Flexible access — unstake with just a 24-hour lockup

• Participate in governance by voting for block producers

• Earn rewards proportional to your stake

Short staking is ideal for users who want flexibility and want to actively participate in network governance through block producer voting.

Long Staking

Long staking offers a unique reward mechanism tied to XPR's satoshi (BTC) value rather than a fixed APY. You commit your XPR for a fixed period — 90 or 365 days — and the reward is determined by how XPR's value in Bitcoin satoshis changes over that period.

Long staking must be done via the XPR Network Explorer — it is not available in WebAuth Wallet.

90-Day Cycle:

• XPR is locked for 90 days

• The satoshi value of XPR is recorded at the time of staking by decentralized pricing oracles

• If the satoshi value of XPR increases by unlock time, you receive no additional XPR

• If the satoshi value of XPR decreases by unlock time, you receive additional XPR to compensate

365-Day Cycle:

• XPR is locked for 365 days

• The satoshi value of XPR is recorded at the time of staking

• If the satoshi value of XPR increases beyond 106% of the staked value, you receive no additional XPR

• If the satoshi value of XPR remains below 106% of the staked value at unlock, you receive additional XPR

Key benefits:

• Protects your XPR's BTC-denominated value through the staking period

• Predictable unlock schedule — tokens automatically release when the period ends

• Demonstrates long-term commitment to the network

• Reduces circulating supply, supporting token value

Long staking suits holders with a long-term outlook who want downside protection relative to Bitcoin and are willing to commit their XPR for a defined period.

How to Start Staking

Short Staking via WebAuth Wallet

1. Download WebAuth — Available on iOS and Android

2. Fund your account — Transfer XPR to your WebAuth Wallet

3. Open the XPR Token — Tap the XPR token in your wallet to open it

4. Select Staking — Choose the staking option from the token screen

5. Enter amount — Specify how much XPR to short stake

6. Confirm — Approve the transaction with biometric authentication

Long Staking via XPR Network Explorer

1. Create a WebAuth Wallet — You'll need one to connect. Download on iOS or Android

2. Fund your account — Ensure you have XPR in your wallet (minimum 100 XPR to long stake). You can trade for XPR on Metal X

3. Access the Explorer — Navigate to the XPR Network Explorer (or go directly to the Long Staking page)

4. Connect your wallet — Select 'Login' in the top right and connect your WebAuth account

5. Open Wallet — Click 'Wallet' in the navigation, then select 'Long Stake'

6. Choose duration — Select either 90 days or 365 days

7. Enter stake amount — Minimum 100 XPR

8. Initiate — Click "Long Stake" to confirm. Once submitted, your XPR is locked until the unlock date

Before committing, use the built-in calculator on the Explorer to estimate outcomes across both durations based on your staking amount and current BTC/XPR values.

Voting for Block Producers

If you're short staking, you can vote for block producers to help secure the network. You must select 4 block producers to be eligible to claim staking rewards.

1. Open WebAuth Wallet and tap the XPR token

2. Select Staking from the token screen

3. Browse the list of active and standby block producers

4. Select up to 4 producers you trust

5. Confirm your vote — it takes effect immediately

Your vote weight is proportional to your staked XPR. You can change your votes at any time without unstaking.

You can also manage your staking position on Metal X.

Staking Rewards

Staking rewards on XPR Network come from controlled token inflation. The network distributes rewards to stakers based on:

• Amount staked — More XPR staked means more rewards

• Staking type — Long staking uses a satoshi-value protection model rather than fixed APY

• Duration — Longer lock-up periods (365 days vs 90 days) offer different reward thresholds

Short staking rewards are distributed continuously and can be claimed at any time. There's no minimum claim threshold.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is staking safe?
Yes. When you stake XPR, your tokens remain in your account — they're locked, not transferred. You maintain full ownership throughout the staking period.

Can I stake from a hardware wallet?
XPR Network supports YubiKey-based authentication through WebAuth. You can use a YubiKey as a hardware security key for signing staking transactions.

What happens if a block producer I voted for goes offline?
Your stake and rewards are unaffected. You can simply change your vote to a different block producer. The network automatically rotates standby producers to maintain uptime.

Is there a minimum staking amount?
There is no minimum for short staking. Long staking requires a minimum of 100 XPR.

How long until I can unstake after short staking?
Short staking has a minimum 24-hour lockup period. After initiating an unstake, your tokens are returned to your available balance after 24 hours.

Get Started

Staking is one of the easiest ways to earn passive income while supporting the XPR Network ecosystem. Whether you prefer the flexibility of short staking through WebAuth Wallet or the BTC-value protection of long staking via the XPR Network Explorer, your participation helps keep the network secure and decentralized.

Download WebAuth to start short staking today, or visit the XPR Network Explorer to lock in a long staking position. You can also manage your stake directly on Metal X.