How staking works
Staking lets you lock APTESG tokens inside the smart contract and earn a bonus based on how long you keep them staked. The longer you wait, the higher the bonus you unlock. Here is everything you need to know before you start.
Overview
Staking rewards long-term alignment
When you stake APTESG, your tokens are locked inside the AppleTree smart contract on Arbitrum. In return, you become eligible for a bonus — up to 10% of the staked amount — depending on how long you keep them locked.
The bonus is not distributed automatically over time. Instead, it unlocks progressively based on how long your stake has been active. You can claim it at any point from the dApp, but the amount you receive depends on where you are in the bonus schedule.
The maximum total bonus pool allocated to staking across the entire ecosystem is capped at 1,000,000 APTESG. This is a fixed limit written into the smart contract.
- Max bonus per staker: 10% of the staked amount
- Max total pool: 1,000,000 APTESG across all stakers
- Minimum staking period for any bonus: 91 days
- Full bonus (10%) unlocked after 365+ days
- Early withdrawal is allowed but reduces or removes the bonus
- KYC verification required before staking
- All logic is on-chain and traceable on Arbitrum
Bonus schedule
Your bonus grows with time
The bonus you can claim depends on how long your tokens have been staked. Withdrawing early reduces the bonus proportionally.
| Duration | Bonus unlocked | |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 90 days | 0% | No bonus |
| 91 – 180 days | 30% | 30% of max bonus |
| 181 – 270 days | 50% | 50% of max bonus |
| 271 – 364 days | 75% | 75% of max bonus |
| 365+ days | 100% | Full bonus (10% of staked amount) |
Example: if you stake 1,000 APTESG and keep them locked for 12+ months, you receive 1,100 APTESG (your original stake + 100 APTESG bonus). If you withdraw after 2 months you receive 1,000 APTESG with no bonus.
Step by step
How to stake APTESG
The entire process happens inside the dApp on Arbitrum. Here is what to do.
01
Open the dApp
Go to dapp.appletreetoken.com and connect your Arbitrum-compatible wallet. Make sure you have completed KYC verification before proceeding.
02
Enter the staking amount
In the staking section, enter the amount of APTESG you want to stake. The dApp will show you the estimated bonus based on the duration you choose.
03
Confirm and stake
Click Stake Tokens to lock your APTESG in the smart contract. The transaction is executed on Arbitrum and is fully traceable on-chain.
04
Track and claim
You can monitor your staking progress directly in the dApp. Bonuses are calculated based on your elapsed staking duration and can be claimed at any time. Early withdrawal is possible but reduces or eliminates the bonus.
- You must hold APTESG tokens in your Arbitrum-compatible wallet.
- KYC verification is required before accessing staking rewards.
- The minimum staking amount is shown inside the dApp before you confirm.
- Tokens are locked in the smart contract for the duration of the staking period.
Staking is a participation mechanism designed to reward ecosystem alignment over time. It is not a savings account, a fixed-income product, or a guaranteed return. The value of APTESG can fluctuate and is not guaranteed.
The total bonus pool is capped and shared across all participants. Once the cap is reached, no further bonuses are distributed.
All staking logic is programmatic and governed by the smart contract on Arbitrum. You can verify the contract address and logic on Arbiscan at any time.
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Stake APTESG through the official dApp
Connect your wallet, complete KYC, and access the staking section. All amounts, durations, and estimated bonuses are shown in the interface before you confirm.