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# Staking Benefits

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The values and parameters on this page are preliminary and subject to change before launch.
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Staking MSIG tokens unlocks two key benefits: a **reward multiplier** that increases the share of staking rewards received, and **subscription discounts** that reduce the cost of Meta Signals services.

## Vote Escrow Multiplier

The **vote-escrow multiplier** determines a staker's share of rewards relative to other participants. Longer lock durations earn proportionally higher multipliers, rewarding longer-term commitment.

### Multiplier Formula

$$
\text{multiplier} = \frac{\text{lockMonths}}{12}
$$

**Where:**

* **multiplier** = reward multiplier relative to a 12-month baseline
* **lockMonths** = lock duration in months (1-24)

### Multiplier Reference Table

| Lock Duration | Multiplier      | Calculation |
| ------------- | --------------- | ----------- |
| 1 month       | 0.083x          | 1/12        |
| 3 months      | 0.25x           | 3/12        |
| 6 months      | 0.5x            | 6/12        |
| 12 months     | 1.0x (baseline) | 12/12       |
| 24 months     | 2.0x            | 24/12       |

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A 12-month lock is the **baseline** with a 1.0x multiplier. Locking for 24 months doubles the effective stake for reward calculations, while shorter lock periods reduce the effective share proportionally.
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### Practical Example

> * Staker A locks 1,000 MSIG for 24 months (2.0x multiplier)
> * Staker B locks 1,000 MSIG for 12 months (1.0x multiplier)
> * **Result**: Staker A earns twice the rewards for the same token amount

This means that even with the same MSIG amounts, the staker with the longer lock commitment receives a larger share of the daily reward pool.

## Subscription Discounts

One of the most valuable benefits of staking is access to subscription discounts on Meta Signals services. This includes API access. The discount level depends on both the number of tokens staked and the duration of the lock period.

### Discount Formula

$$
\text{discount} = \min\left( \frac{\text{staked}}{100{,}000} \times \frac{\text{months}}{24} \times 50%, , 50% \right)
$$

**Where:**

* **discount** = percentage discount on subscription fees
* **staked** = number of MSIG tokens locked
* **months** = lock duration in months (1-24)
* **50%** = maximum possible discount (hard cap)

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The maximum discount is **50%**, which requires at least 100,000 MSIG locked for 24 months. Any combination that calculates above 50% is capped at the maximum.
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### Example 1: Same Stake Amount, Different Durations

How lock duration affects the discount when staking 100,000 MSIG:

<table><thead><tr><th>MSIG Staked</th><th>Duration</th><th width="262.2000732421875">Calculation</th><th>Discount</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>100,000</td><td>24 months</td><td>(100k/100k) x (24/24) x 50%</td><td><strong>50%</strong></td></tr><tr><td>100,000</td><td>12 months</td><td>(100k/100k) x (12/24) x 50%</td><td><strong>25%</strong></td></tr><tr><td>100,000</td><td>6 months</td><td>(100k/100k) x (6/24) x 50%</td><td><strong>12.5%</strong></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Example 2: Same Duration, Different Stake Amounts

How stake size affects the discount when locking for 12 months:

<table><thead><tr><th width="156.2000732421875">MSIG Staked</th><th>Duration</th><th width="279">Calculation</th><th>Discount</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>200,000</td><td>12 months</td><td>(200k/100k) x (12/24) x 50%</td><td><strong>50%</strong></td></tr><tr><td>100,000</td><td>12 months</td><td>(100k/100k) x (12/24) x 50%</td><td><strong>25%</strong></td></tr><tr><td>50,000</td><td>12 months</td><td>(50k/100k) x (12/24) x 50%</td><td><strong>12.5%</strong></td></tr></tbody></table>

At 200,000 MSIG staked for 12 months, the maximum discount of 50% is reached. Staking additional tokens beyond this point provides no further discount benefit.

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Staking discounts apply to both annual and bi-annual subscription plans. To receive a discount on an **annual plan**, a minimum staking period of **12 months** is required. To receive a discount on a **bi-annual plan**, a minimum staking period of **24 months** is required.
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### Discount Lock-In

When tokens are staked, the discount rate is calculated at that moment and **locked in for the full stake duration**. The rate remains constant regardless of token price changes, and the locked discount applies until the stake expires.