Staking Mechanics
A clear, practical guide to how staking works on 2OP.
1) What Staking Is
Every post and comment requires a small stake. Think of it as a buy‑in that filters spam and signals conviction. The stake is a sunk cost — you don’t get it back automatically.
Your stake buys you a position in that post’s pool. As others interact, new stakes flow into the pool and are distributed to existing participants.
2) How Rewards Flow
Posting First
The earliest stakers in a thread capture the largest share of future engagement because every new stake distributes rewards forward.
Replying Later
Later participants still earn — but proportionally less — because they arrive after part of the pool is already claimed.
Accumulator Distribution
Rewards are distributed using an accumulator pattern, so each new stake updates a global reward index instead of iterating through every participant.
3) Settlement & Claiming
Pools settle after a fixed window. Once settled, rewards can be harvested into your balance and withdrawn to your wallet.
4) Fees
A small protocol fee applies to every stake. This funds operations and keeps the system running.
- - A small fee is taken on stake entry.
- - Withdrawals are not taxed.
- - Fees are transparent and recorded on-chain.
5) Example
You post with a stake. Two people reply later. Their stakes flow into your pool. When the pool settles, you harvest your share.
The earlier you participate in a high‑quality thread, the more you earn from subsequent engagement.