Stake $SXT

Smart contract address for staking on Ethereum mainnet: 0x93d176dd54FF38b08f33b4Fc62573ec80F1da185

Space and Time (SXT Chain) staking enables $SXT token holders and node operators to earn rewards for helping increase the cryptoeconomic security of our data and query execution. With Space and Time securing some of the most prominent DeFi protocols with ZK-proven data, it is crucial that the stake-security of this network increases over time to match the increasing amount of value secured within Space and Time-powered applications.

The expected staking rate is ~8% annualized, which will kick into effect over the next few weeks as the SXT Chain Validator set grows rapidly. Onchain smart contracts are “customers” (across DeFi, loyalty/airdrops, onchain gaming, AI agents, Fintech, RWAs, and slashing infra) that pay Space and Time gas to run queries. These gas fees ensure continued rewards for validators and their delegated stakrers. That’s you! 🫵

Let's get into more details!

Staking $SXT is a simple, utility-driven way to earn yield from real network activity. As the underlying asset of the Space and Time protocol, $SXT secures a decentralized database already populated with verifiable data from major blockchains like Ethereum, Base, zkSync, and others. Because the data is pre-indexed and tamperproof, clients—including DeFi protocols, analytics dashboards, and cross-chain infrastructure—are willing to pay to run queries that power core business logic like lending rate calculations, airdrop targeting, liquidity management, and governance automation.

Each time a client inserts data or runs a query against Space and Time, they pay using SXT compute credits (essentially $SXT-denominated gas on SXT Chain). These fees are then distributed to Validators who secure the data and Provers who return verified query results. This model is straightforward:

Real usage → Real data-insert and query fees → Real emissions to stakers.

Insertions and queries are continuous across a growing range of use cases—from onchain lending and DeFi lending markets to gaming and multi-chain bridges. As modular blockchains and sophisticated smart contracts become more prevalent, the need for verifiable, cross-chain data will only grow—requiring more $SXT staking.

Staking Without Running a Node

Tokenholders don’t need to run infrastructure to participate. You can stake by simply delegating your $SXT to an active Validator:

Earn a share of that Validator’s rewards(based on your stake)
Withdraw anytime (subject to protocol cooldowns)
Support decentralized compute without the overhead of node ops

Whether you're securing the network as a node operator or as a Delegated Staker, you're participating in a real, usage-backed economy—one where data itself becomes the engine of value.

For more information on validators you can delegate to, check out this staking dashboard!

Staking and Running a Validator

For experienced operators, running a Validator node unlocks direct participation in SXT Chain’s core cryptographic workflow.

Earn full block rewards from data insertions and query activity
Secure tamperproof tables by threshold-signing updated commitments
Build a reputation as a reliable node to attract Delegated Stakers (and earn a share of their rewards)
Participate in governance and help shape protocol evolution

Validator responsibilities include uptime, cryptographic participation (e.g., BFT consensus, commitment updates), and responding to network-wide data insertions. But with great responsibility comes high utility emissions—from the constant flow of usage fees across the data economy.

To get started, check out our validator's docs page here!