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# Staking

#### **Staking VERTA: A Simple Way to Earn**

**Benefits of Staking:**

1. **High Yield:** 50% annual return on invested funds.
2. **Deposit Return:** Weekly payouts include both principal and rewards.
3. **Accessibility:** Minimum staking amount is 100 tokens.
4. **Ease of Use:** Clear payout formula and transparent conditions.
5. **Frequent Payouts:** Weekly distributions over 52 weeks.
6. **Stability:** A capped staking pool of 4,000,000 tokens and a rewards fund of 2,000,000 tokens ensure sustainable payouts, limiting token supply and enhancing exclusivity.

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#### **How Staking Works**

1. **Token Deposit:**
   * Minimum staking amount: **100 tokens**.
   * Lock-in period: **1 year**.
2. **Payouts Begin:**
   * Weekly payouts start 7 days after deposit.

**Payout Formula:**

**Weekly Payout = Staking Amount × 1.5 ÷ 52**

* **Example:** For 1,000 tokens:**1,000 × 1.5 ÷ 52 = 28.85 tokens** per week.
  * Total for the year: **1,500 tokens** (1,000 deposit + 500 rewards).

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#### **Why Staking Is Profitable**

* **Stable Returns:** Predictable payouts ensure steady income.
* **Accessible to All:** Designed for investors with varying capital levels.
* **Long-term Value:** Controlled inflation and burning mechanisms enhance token value.

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#### **Getting Started with Staking**

1. **Deposit:**
   * Minimum: **100 VERTA tokens**.
   * Transfer tokens to the staking smart contract: **0x167681717A6A6176d40BC68611AaB4694f991916**
2. **Receive Weekly Payouts:**
   * Start receiving rewards 7 days after depositing.
   * Payouts are automatically sent to the wallet used for the deposit.

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#### **Important Security Guidelines**

* Use **non-custodial wallets** (e.g., MetaMask, Trust Wallet).
* Avoid sending tokens from centralized platforms (e.g., exchanges, swap services).
* **Minimum Deposit:** Tokens sent below the threshold are automatically returned, minus gas fees and burned portions.


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