5. Staking Model and Interest Earnings

All AGC tokens earned from AI training and validation rewards are immediately staked, initiating both their accrual of interest and increasing their voting power in our governance system. This dynamic model enhances users' voting influence based on the duration of their staked tokens. From the moment tokens are staked, users' voting power incrementally escalates, doubling annually in a linear progression. For instance, a year of unbroken staking bolsters each AGC token's voting power to 2x, with this power doubling to 4x after two years, and so on.

Simultaneously, the staked AGC tokens start earning interest instantly, contributing to a user's overall earnings. This encourages long-term engagement and rewards our dedicated community members with growing influence and earnings.

However, users maintain the liberty to unstake their tokens anytime without penalty. Once unstaked, tokens revert to their original voting power, forfeiting any accrued benefits, and cannot be restaked to regain the lost voting power. This strategy encourages enduring commitment while preserving user flexibility.