Staking

Staking on Planck

Planck’s staking architecture is built to power real-world AI infrastructure while offering flexible opportunities for participation and yield generation. Whether you're a GPU operator, token holder, or ecosystem participant, Planck enables you to earn from compute demand through a capital-efficient and reward-aligned staking system.


1. GPU Staking: Contribute Compute, Earn Yield

What It Is GPU staking is the foundation of the Planck network. GPU operators connect high-performance hardware (e.g. H100s, A100s, 4090s) to the Planck network and receive rewards for providing verifiable compute.

How It Works

  • Operators onboard their GPUs via the GPU Console.

  • Proof-of-Connectivity (PoC): Earn base rewards for maintaining uptime and availability.

  • Proof-of-Delivery (PoD): Earn additional rewards when your GPUs are actively utilized by real AI workloads (e.g. training, inference).

  • Payouts are made in $PLANCK based on a transparent model (see Appendix B in our emissions model).

Why It Matters

  • You earn from idle and active compute time.

  • Decentralized compute helps reduce reliance on hyperscalers.

  • Ideal for professionals, miners, and infrastructure providers.


2. Liquid Staking with LPLANCK: Flexible, Composable Yield

What It Is Liquid staking allows token holders to stake $PLANCK and receive LPLANCK, a yield-bearing, liquid representation of their staked assets. LPLANCK enables on-chain participation without locking up liquidity.

How It Works

  • Stake $PLANCK and receive LPLANCK at a 1:1 ratio.

  • Your staked assets earn rebasing rewards over time.

  • LPLANCK can be used in DeFi protocols, governance, and GPU co-staking.

  • You can unstake at any time and redeem your original $PLANCK plus accrued rewards.

Why It Matters

  • Retain liquidity while earning staking rewards.

  • Participate in future integrations across the Planck ecosystem and external DeFi.

  • No lockups; flexible and user-friendly.


3. Co-Staking (Delegated GPU Staking): Earn from Infrastructure, No Hardware Needed

What It Is Co-Staking allows LPLANCK holders to delegate their stake to GPU operators and earn from the network’s real compute usage — even if you don’t own hardware.

How It Works

  • Choose a GPU operator or pool to co-stake with.

  • Delegate your LPLANCK to support GPU uptime and usage.

  • Receive a share of PoC and PoD rewards based on your contribution.

  • High-performing GPUs may offer boosted yields.

Why It Matters

  • Gain exposure to AI compute returns without owning a GPU.

  • Support network decentralization and real-world utility.

  • Align your capital with infrastructure performance.


4. Key Advantages of the New Planck Staking Architecture

  • Dual Yield Streams: Earn from both emissions and real usage-based fees.

  • No Lockups: LPLANCK enables composability and freedom across the ecosystem.

  • Performance-Driven Rewards: Co-stake with high-performing GPU operators for enhanced returns.

  • Decentralized Governance: LPLANCK holders can vote on protocol decisions and emissions adjustments.

  • Emission Control by DAO: Reward curves can be dynamically adjusted to meet supply/demand needs.


How to Get Started

  1. GPU Owner? → Set up your machine via the GPU Console and start earning immediately.

  2. Token Holder? → Stake $PLANCK to receive LPLANCK and start earning yield. → Use LPLANCK to co-stake or participate in governance.


Coming Soon

  • Governance Participation: Use your LPLANCK to vote on emissions, DAO proposals, and network upgrades.

  • LPLANCK Liquidity Pools: Stake LPLANCK in decentralized liquidity pools across supported DEXs.

  • DeFi Integrations: Use LPLANCK across Planck-native and external DeFi protocols.


Why Stake with Planck?

  • Earn Real Yield from enterprise GPU demand.

  • Support Decentralized AI Infrastructure with verifiable compute.

  • Access Liquid DeFi Tools through LPLANCK.

  • Join the Ecosystem Early and shape the future of compute.

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