Staking

How to Stake

This guide walks you through staking ZNT tokens to earn protocol rewards and Satsuma rewards. Staking is the primary way to earn passive income from Zentra's success.

Overview

When you stake ZNT:

• Lock tokens in a staking pool

• Earn share of protocol fees (90%)

• Receive Satsuma (SUMA) rewards

• Choose ZNT or USDC payouts

The Flow:

1. Stake ZNT into your chosen pool

2. Receive sZNT or uZNT (staking receipt)

3. Earn weekly rewards from protocol fees

4. Claim rewards anytime

Staking Options

Pool	Reward Token	Lock	Bonus	Best For
sZNT	ZNT	7-day unstake	—	Compounding growth
uZNT	USDC	7-day unstake	—	Stable income
Super Stake	Both	Permanent	+15%	Maximum conviction

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

• ✅ ZNT tokens in your wallet

• ✅ Wallet connected to Citrea

• ✅ Small amount of cBTC for gas

Getting ZNT

If you don't have ZNT yet:

1. Earn from lending/borrowing — Use Zentra and claim rewards

2. Buy on Satsuma — Swap for ZNT on the DEX

3. LGE participation — If during launch period

Step-by-Step: Stake in sZNT Pool

Step 1: Navigate to Staking

1. Go to zentra.finance

2. Connect your wallet

3. Click "Stake" in the navigation

Step 2: Choose Pool

Select the sZNT pool if you want rewards in ZNT.

Pool	Rewards	APR	Lock
sZNT Pool	ZNT	~25%	7-day unstake
uZNT Pool	USDC	~20%	7-day unstake
Super Stake	ZNT + USDC	~29% (+15% bonus)	PERMANENT

Step 3: Enter Amount

1. Enter the amount of ZNT to stake

2. Or click "Max" for entire balance

3. Review your potential earnings

Example:

• Amount: 10,000 ZNT

• Current APR: 25%

• Est. Weekly: 48 ZNT

Step 4: Approve (First Time Only)

1. Click "Approve"

2. Confirm in your wallet

3. Wait for confirmation

Step 5: Confirm Stake

1. Click "Stake"

2. Confirm in your wallet

3. Wait for confirmation

Step 6: Done!

Your ZNT is now staked. You'll see:

• Your staked balance

• Current APR

• Earned rewards (updates weekly)

Claiming Rewards

Rewards are calculated weekly and can be claimed anytime after the first week.

Step-by-Step Claim

1. Go to Staking dashboard

2. View "Claimable Rewards"

3. Click "Claim"

4. Confirm transaction

5. Rewards appear in wallet

Example Claimable Rewards:

• 192 ZNT (from protocol fees)

• 45 SUMA (from bribes)

Unstaking

You can unstake anytime, but there's a 7-day cooldown.

Step-by-Step Unstake

1. Go to Staking dashboard

2. Click "Unstake"

3. Enter amount

4. Confirm transaction

5. Wait 7 days

6. Claim your tokens

Unstaking Timeline

Day	Status
Day 0	Initiate unstake
Day 1-6	Cooldown (still earning!)
Day 7	Ready to claim
Day 7+	Withdraw available

💡 You continue earning rewards during the 7-day cooldown!

Super Staking

For maximum rewards with permanent commitment.

What Is Super Staking?

• Lock ZNT permanently (can never withdraw)

• Earn 15% bonus on all rewards

• Position is transferable (can sell/trade)

• Same mechanics as team tokens

Step-by-Step Super Stake

1. Select "Super Stake" pool

2. Read and accept the permanent lock warning

3. Enter amount

4. Confirm transaction

⚠️ WARNING: PERMANENT LOCK

Super staked ZNT can NEVER be withdrawn. You will receive a tradeable position representing your stake.

Benefits:

• +15% reward bonus

• Earn both ZNT and USDC

• Position can be sold/transferred

Reward Calculation

Pro-Rata Distribution

Your rewards are based on your share of the pool:

Your Rewards = (Your Stake / Total Staked) × Epoch Rewards

Example:

• Your stake: 10,000 sZNT

• Total staked: 1,000,000 sZNT

• Your share: 1%

• Weekly protocol fees: 50,000 USDC

• Staker share (90%): 45,000 USDC

• Your share: 450 USDC worth of ZNT

Super Stake Bonus

Super Stake Rewards = Regular Rewards × 1.15

Example:

• Regular share: 450 USDC worth

• Super bonus: 450 × 1.15 = 517.50 USDC worth

Reward Sources

Source	Description	Distribution
Protocol Fees	Interest, liquidations, flash loans	Weekly
SUMA Rewards	From Satsuma bribes	Monthly (random)

Protocol Fees Breakdown

• 90% → Stakers (sZNT/uZNT/Super Stake)

• 10% → Reserves

SUMA Distribution

SUMA from Satsuma bribes is distributed at random times to prevent gaming.

Choosing Your Pool

sZNT (ZNT Rewards)

Best for: Long-term believers, those who want to compound

Pros	Cons
Grow your ZNT position	Rewards fluctuate with ZNT price
Reinvest rewards for compounding

uZNT (USDC Rewards)

Best for: Income seekers, risk-averse stakers

Pros	Cons
Stable, predictable income	Miss potential ZNT upside
No exposure to ZNT volatility

Super Stake

Best for: Maximum conviction holders, long-term alignment

Pros	Cons
+15% bonus rewards	Cannot withdraw (permanent)
Earn both ZNT and USDC

FAQ

Q: How often can I claim rewards?

Rewards are calculated weekly. Claim anytime after each epoch ends.

Q: Do I earn during the unstake cooldown?

Yes! You continue earning rewards during the 7-day cooldown.

Q: Can I switch between sZNT and uZNT?

Yes. Unstake from one (7-day wait), then stake in the other.

Q: Is there a minimum stake?

No minimum. Stake any amount.

Q: What if I Super Stake and need my tokens?

You can sell/transfer your Super Stake position, but never withdraw the underlying ZNT.

Q: When do SUMA rewards arrive?

Monthly, at randomized times to prevent manipulation.