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  • What is SRB?
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    • ๐Ÿฆ„1inch SRB
    • ๐Ÿ‘ปAave SRB
    • ๐Ÿ”ฒAleo SRB
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    • ๐Ÿงžโ€โ™‚๏ธCartesi SRB
    • ๐Ÿ‘ปCasper Network SRB
    • ๐Ÿ’ฅChromia SRB
    • ๐ŸŒŒCosmos Ecosystem SRB
      • โš›๏ธCosmos Hub SRB
      • ๐Ÿ Agoric SRB
      • ๐Ÿ”บAkash SRB
      • โ˜„๏ธAndromeda SRB
      • ๐ŸนArchway SRB
      • ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธAssetMantle SRB
      • ๐ŸŒŸAura SRB
      • โœ–๏ธAxelar SRB
      • ๐Ÿ”ฎBand SRB
      • ๐ŸŒฟBitcanna SRB
      • ๐ŸŽตBitSong SRB
      • ๐Ÿ”‹C4E SRB
      • ๐Ÿ”ฆCanto SRB
      • โ˜ธ๏ธCelestia SRB
      • ๐ŸŠcheqd SRB
      • ๐ŸถChihuahua SRB
      • ๐Ÿš˜Comdex SRB
      • ๐Ÿฆ–Coreum SRB
      • โŒšCronos SRB
      • โ˜๏ธCudos SRB
      • ๐Ÿ“บDesmos SRB
      • ๐ŸŽฒDymension SRB
      • ๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธHumans SRB
      • ๐Ÿ’‰Injective SRB
      • ๐Ÿ•ŒIslamic Coin SRB
      • ๐ŸŒ†Juno SRB
      • โ˜•Kava SRB
      • ๐Ÿ”‘Ki SRB
      • ๐ŸŒ‹Lava SRB
      • ๐Ÿ”ดMars SRB
      • ๐ŸฅMedibloc SRB
      • ๐ŸฐNym SRB
      • ๐ŸฅฝOmniFlix SRB
      • ๐Ÿฆ‹Onomy SRB
      • โš—๏ธOsmosis SRB
      • ๐ŸŽฑPassage SRB
      • ๐ŸŒถ๏ธPersistence SRB
      • ๐Ÿ›ฐ๏ธQuasar SRB
      • ๐ŸŒŠQuicksilver SRB
      • ๐ŸŒฒRegen SRB
      • ๐Ÿ”ฒSaga SRB
      • ใŠ™๏ธSecret SRB
      • โ›ตSei SRB
      • ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธSentinel SRB
      • ๐ŸŽˆStride SRB
      • ๐ŸงชZetaChain SRB
    • ๐ŸชŸCoti SRB
    • ๐Ÿ€Covalent SRB
    • ๐Ÿ”ทEthereum SRB
    • ๐ŸƒFlow SRB
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    • ๐Ÿ”€Fluence SRB
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    • ๐Ÿ’นGmx SRB
    • ๐Ÿฆ‰Gnosis SRB
    • โšœ๏ธHedera SRB
    • โœˆ๏ธKyve SRB
    • ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธMetis SRB
    • โœ‰๏ธNear SRB
    • ๐ŸคฒNimiq SRB
    • ๐Ÿ“ParaSwap SRB
    • โ›ฐ๏ธPolkadot Pattern (Substrate) SRB
      • ๐ŸซAvail SRB
      • Polkadot SRB
      • ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธKusama SRB
    • โš–๏ธSkale SRB
    • ๐Ÿ๏ธSolana SRB
    • โญStarknet SRB
    • ๐Ÿ“šStacks SRB
    • ๐Ÿ™Subsquid SRB
    • ๐Ÿ’ŽThe Open Network SRB
    • ๐Ÿ”ทWaves SRB
  • โ†”๏ธSR Adapter
    • Node Operator API
    • Liquid Staking API
      • Liquid Restaking (LRT)
    • Custodial API
    • DeFi Vault API
      • Liquid Locker
    • DeFi Lending API
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Staked Tokens

Staked Tokens in the context of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology refer to the tokens that holders have locked up or committed to a proof-of-stake (PoS) network or a staking pool. This concept is a fundamental part of many modern blockchain networks that use PoS or a similar consensus mechanism. Here's a detailed explanation:

  1. Definition: Staked tokens are the cryptocurrency holdings that users have voluntarily locked up in a staking contract or wallet to participate in maintaining the operations of a blockchain network. In return for staking their tokens, participants typically earn rewards.

  2. Purpose and Function:

    • Network Security: In PoS and similar systems, staked tokens are used to validate transactions and create new blocks. The more tokens a validator stakes, the greater their chance of being chosen to validate transactions and earn rewards.

    • Governance: In some networks, staked tokens also grant voting rights for governance decisions, allowing token holders to participate in the decision-making process of the network.

  3. Staking Rewards:

    • Rewards for staking can come in the form of additional tokens, transaction fees, or other incentives. These rewards are often distributed proportionally based on the amount staked and the duration of the stake.

    • The rate of return for staking can vary based on several factors, including network conditions, total amount staked, and specific staking protocols.

  4. Risks Involved:

    • Lockup Periods: Staked tokens are often subject to lockup periods during which they cannot be traded or sold. This can pose a liquidity risk for the staker.

    • Slashing Penalties: Some networks implement slashing penalties for malicious actions or failing to maintain network responsibilities. This means stakers could lose a portion of their staked tokens for not following protocol rules.

  5. Staking Process:

    • Users typically stake tokens through a cryptocurrency wallet or through a staking pool, where they join other stakers to increase their chances of earning rewards.

  6. Impact on Token Economics:

    • Staking can affect the token's economics by reducing the circulating supply, as staked tokens are locked and not available for trading. This can potentially increase the value of the remaining tokens in circulation.

  7. Popular Examples:

    • Networks like Ethereum (post-Ethereum 2.0 upgrade), Cardano, and Polkadot are prominent examples where staking plays a crucial role in network operation and security.

Staked tokens represent a commitment by token holders to the network's health and success, and in return, they earn rewards and potentially gain a say in governance decisions. This mechanism aligns the interests of token holders with the long-term success and stability of the network.

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