# 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.

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### **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.

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### **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.

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### **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.

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### **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.

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### **How to Get Started**

1. **GPU Owner?**\
   → Set up your machine via the [GPU Console](https://console.plancknetwork.com/) 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.

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### **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.

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### **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.