AURO staking is planned as the access layer for eligible 15%-25% target variable rewards.
Why stake AURO?
AURO staking is the core user action in the Auro Protocol. Eligible stakers are planned to access variable stablecoin rewards through two target routes:
| Route | Target variable APY | Planned payout |
|---|---|---|
| USDC | 15%-18% | Monthly USDC rewards |
| USD1 | 20%-25% | Monthly USD1 rewards when supported |
This positions AURO staking around premium stablecoin reward access instead of generic points or emissions-only incentives.
Launch model
The planned launch staking model:
- Stake AURO.
- Flexible staking.
- 7-day unstake cooldown.
- Daily estimated reward accrual.
- Monthly USDC or USD1 payouts.
Unstake cooldown
When a user requests to unstake:
- Tokens enter a 7-day cooldown.
- Tokens stop earning new rewards during cooldown.
- The user can withdraw after cooldown.
- Rewards earned before cooldown remain subject to finalization and eligibility.
Why AURO staking
Keeping AURO as the staked asset gives the token direct protocol utility. USDC and USD1 remain reward payout assets rather than the current launch staking assets.