Here are a list of Commonly Asked Questions regarding On-Chain Staking, in-game Staking and $vPIXEL
Why should I stake?
Staking helps grow the ecosystem, gives you rewards, and allows you to influence the future of the games you love!
On-Chain Staking (via Staking Dashboard):
Is there a minimum needed to stake?
No, you can stake any amount to any game you prefer.
How Often Will Distributions of Rewards be done?
First Distribution will be Monday May 5th, 2025, and done daily going forward.
I've unstaked accidentally, do I need to wait the whole time before I can restake?
Yes, there's no way to undo the unstake.
What is the lockup period for my staked $PIXEL?
Players can unstake at any time. Once funds are unstaked, they will be locked for 72 hours from the time of unstake. Restaked funds can be unstaked at any time, but will be subject to a lock up of 72 hours.
What is the first step to start staking $PIXEL?
Visit staking.pixels.xyz, connect your wallet, and choose the game(s) you want to support by staking your $PIXEL.
How should I choose which game to stake my $PIXEL on?
Consider factors like your personal gameplay preference, a game's activity and reward potential, or its long-term outlook in the ecosystem.
How do I get my staking rewards?
For on-chain staking, rewards are visible in your staking dashboard under “My Stakes.” For in-game staking, rewards are sent via in-game mail.
What happens if a game I staked to leaves the ecosystem?
If a game is removed from the ecosystem, you’ll be able to reallocate your stake to a different game.
Will new games be added to the staking system?
Yes! Over time, more games will be added as the staking system expands.
In-Game Staking:
How does in-game staking work?
In-Game Staking will be determined at the time rewards are distributed. If you have been active within the past 30 days and have over 100 $PIXEL, you can expect to receive rewards for $PIXEL staked.
How is in-game staked $PIXEL paid out?
Payouts will be scheduled on a regular cadence and sent to the players in-game mail.
What’s the difference between in-game and on-chain staking?
In-game staking is passive—your $PIXEL is automatically staked to the Core Pixels game as long as you’ve logged in within the past 30 days. On-chain staking, on the other hand, is active and requires you to choose which game to support through the staking dashboard.
Do I need to manually claim rewards in-game?
No. Rewards are sent automatically to your in-game mail if you’re eligible.
What fees apply to in-game staking?
There are no fees for staking in-game, but Farmer Fees apply when withdrawing assets out of the ecosystem.
$vPixel: COMING SOON
What is $vPIXEL?
After staking launches, we’ll soon introduce $vPIXEL, a new spend-only reward token. $vPIXEL lets you spend without worrying about Farmer Fees, making it easier to keep your adventures (and your earnings) in motion. For example, if you want to withdraw to spend in Pixel Dungeon, you’ll be able to use $vPIXEL and bypass the Farmer Fee.
NFT Lands:
Does Land Owner Stake benefit work for both on-chain and in-game staking?
No, the LO Benefit is only for $PIXEL staked in-game.
What is the NFT Landowner benefit?
Players who hold Farm Land NFTs gain additional staking power calculated by:
STAKING_POWER = STAKED + [NUM_LANDS × min(STAKED × 10%, 100000)]
STAKING_POWER: Total staking amount including land-based bonuses.
STAKED: Base amount of $PIXEL tokens staked.
NUM_LANDS: Number of Farm Land NFTs owned.
Essentially, each Farm Land NFT will give a 10% staking power boost to $PIXEL in-game. However, the max amount of staking power per land caps out at 100,000 $PIXEL.
Examples:
If you hold 1 land and 1000 $PIXEL, your total staked will be 1000 + [1 * 100] = 1,100 $PIXEL
If you hold 5 lands and 1000 $PIXEL, your total staked will be 1000 + [5 * 100] = 1,500 $PIXEL
If you hold 5 lands and 2,000,000 $PIXEL, your total staked will be 2,000,000 + [5 * 100,000 (because the max is 100,000 per land)] = 2,500,000 $PIXEL
What if my land is rented out via a 3rd party platform?
If your land is rented out, then the Land Holding Benefit will go to the wallet that currently holds the land. If the land is not in or delegated to a wallet connected to your game account then you will not get the benefits.
Will my land count if I rent land?
Yes, if you have land in a wallet connected to your game account, your land will be counted towards your staked holding.
Is there a land holding period?
No, there is no land holding period.
General Questions:
Can you explain what staking really does in simple terms?
Staking lets you lock up your $PIXEL to support games in the Pixels ecosystem. In return, you earn rewards and help shape the future of the platform.
If I stake my $PIXEL can I withdraw it anytime or is it locked for a period?
You can unstake anytime, but once unstaked, your tokens will be locked for 72 hours before you can move or restake them.
How much are Farmer Fees?
Farmer Fees are based on your Reputation Score. The better your reputation, the lower your fees.
Currently, this is how the Farmer Fee is determined. These values may change as things progress:
Reputation Points | Farmer Fee |
1,500 - 4,999 | 29-49% |
5,000 - 17,999 | 10-19% |
18,000 - 39,999 | 8-9% |
40,000+ | 5-6% |
Where do the tokens from Farmer Fees go?
100% of the Farmer Fee revenue goes back to reward stakers in the Pixels ecosystem.
Do landowners receive a share of those payments?
Not directly. However, if they are staking and receive rewards, they indirectly benefit from the overall staking reward pool funded by fees.
Is there a way to reduce my Farmer Fee?
Yes. Boosting your Reputation Score is the most effective way to reduce fees.
What is the APR for staking?
There is no flat or guaranteed APR. The APR is dynamic and is determined by the following factors:
✨Number of Players Staking
✨Amount of $PIXEL staked
✨Amount of $PIXEL to be rewarded