We build staking platforms that align incentives and reward commitment. Flexible lock periods, multi-token rewards, and governance-integrated staking infrastructure.
Staking is the primary mechanism through which protocols incentivize long-term holding, reduce circulating supply, and build governance participation. A well-designed staking platform turns passive token holders into active protocol participants who earn rewards for their commitment. Arthiq builds staking infrastructure that serves both the protocol's economic objectives and the staker's desire for fair, transparent returns.
Our staking platform development goes beyond simple deposit-and-earn contracts. We design complete staking economies with tiered reward structures, boosted yields for longer lock periods, governance power integration, and compounding mechanisms that maximize returns for committed stakers.
Whether you need a single-token staking pool, an LP staking program for liquidity incentives, a liquid staking derivative, or a complex multi-tier staking system with governance rights, our team delivers production-ready staking contracts with the security and accounting precision these systems demand.
Our staking contracts implement precise reward accounting using proven accumulator patterns. When new rewards are distributed, each staker's earned amount is calculated based on their share of the total stake and the time they have been staking. This accounting handles deposits and withdrawals at arbitrary times without requiring iteration over all stakers.
We support multiple lock period tiers — for example, 30-day, 90-day, and 365-day locks with increasing reward multipliers. Lock periods are enforced at the contract level with configurable early withdrawal penalties that can be distributed to remaining stakers or burned. This mechanism rewards long-term commitment while providing an exit option for stakers who need liquidity.
For protocols that need liquid staking, we build staking derivatives — receipt tokens that represent staked positions and can be used in DeFi while the underlying tokens remain staked. These derivatives maintain a fair exchange rate with the staked token through continuous rebase or exchange rate mechanisms.
Many protocols distribute multiple reward tokens — a governance token plus protocol revenue in stablecoins, for example. We build staking contracts that handle multi-token reward distribution with independent accumulator tracking for each reward type. This allows protocols to add new reward tokens without modifying existing contracts.
Boosted staking rewards add a gamification layer that encourages specific behaviors. We implement boost mechanisms based on lock duration, NFT holdings, governance participation, or ecosystem activity. These boosts are calculated fairly so that every staker receives their base reward while active participants earn additional yields.
Reward sourcing is carefully designed. We build contracts that accept reward tokens from protocol treasuries, fee collectors, or external sources, with configurable distribution schedules. Emission schedules can be linear, front-loaded with decay curves, or milestone-based with governance-controlled adjustment points.
Staking and governance are deeply connected in most protocol designs. We build staking contracts that integrate with governance systems — staked tokens grant voting power, longer lock periods provide greater governance influence, and delegation is supported for stakers who want to earn rewards while delegating their governance participation.
Our governance-integrated staking supports vote-escrow models where governance power is proportional to both the amount staked and the remaining lock period. This mechanism, popularized by Curve's veCRV model, creates strong incentives for long-term protocol alignment.
We also implement snapshot-compatible staking so that governance platforms like Snapshot can read voting power from staking contracts for off-chain voting. For on-chain governance, our staking contracts expose voting power checkpoints that support historical balance queries.
We build complete staking frontend interfaces that display current APR/APY, total value staked, individual position details, reward claims, and lock period management. The interface makes it easy for users to stake, claim rewards, extend lock periods, and understand the impact of their staking choices.
Operational infrastructure includes monitoring for reward distribution health, alerting when reward pools need replenishment, and analytics that track staking participation rates, average lock duration, and reward efficiency. These metrics help protocol teams optimize their staking programs over time.
Arthiq builds staking platforms that serve as the economic foundation for protocol growth. Our Singapore-based team combines smart contract engineering with DeFi economics expertise to deliver staking systems that genuinely align incentives. Contact founders@arthiq.co to start building your staking platform.
We build staking infrastructure that aligns incentives and rewards commitment. Multi-tier locks, governance integration, and sustainable rewards.