Joint Staking Mechanism

Overview

Joint Staking is an innovative feature of the Aledger ecosystem that enables asset package owners to collaborate with AFI token holders, creating mutually beneficial partnerships where both parties share mining rewards.

Core Concept

Joint Staking addresses key ecosystem challenges while creating new opportunities:

• Definition: Asset package owners provide devices while token holders provide staking tokens, with both parties sharing the mining rewards

• Purpose: Solves the problem where asset package owners may not have sufficient tokens for optimal staking, while simultaneously creating additional earning opportunities for token holders

• Flexibility: Asset package owners can customize revenue-sharing ratios and staking periods to match their preferences

Operational Process

The Joint Staking mechanism follows a structured four-step process:

1. Device Availability

• Asset package owners mark their devices as "Open for Joint Mining" on the platform

• Owners set their preferred reward distribution ratio (e.g., 60/40, 50/50, 70/30)

• Owners specify required staking amount and duration (30/60/90/180/365 days)

2. Staking Provision

• Token holders browse available Joint Staking opportunities

• Participants select devices and terms that match their preferences

• Token holders stake the required AFI tokens into the designated smart contract

3. Smart Contract Execution

• System automatically activates staking for the device

• Daily rewards are distributed according to the predetermined sharing ratio

• Contract monitors staking period and enforces agreement terms

4. Reward Distribution

• Device rewards = Device base value × Staking ratio coefficient × Time multiplier × Network dynamic adjustment factor

• Asset package owner rewards = Device rewards × Predetermined sharing ratio

• Staker rewards = Device rewards × (1 - Predetermined sharing ratio)

Rules and Parameters

Joint Staking operates under the following guidelines:

Parameter	Specification
Minimum Staking Amount	Same as device activation requirements
Sharing Ratio Range	Asset package owners: 30% minimum, 70% maximum
Lock-in Period Options	Standard options: 30, 60, 90, 180, or 365 days

Early Termination Policy

If either party wishes to terminate the agreement before the lock-in period expires:

• Termination penalty = (Remaining days of original lock period ÷ Total days of original lock period) × 30% of rewards received

• All penalty fees are directed to the public reward pool for ecosystem sustainability

Benefits of Joint Staking

This mechanism creates multiple advantages for the Aledger ecosystem:

• Optimized Asset Utilization: Ensures devices operate at maximum capacity even when owners have limited tokens

• Inclusive Participation: Allows token holders without devices to participate in mining rewards

• Flexible Terms: Customizable agreements to meet varying risk preferences and investment horizons

• Community Building: Fosters collaboration between different types of ecosystem participants

• Increased Token Utility: Creates additional demand and utility for the AFI token