Dexalot Liquid Staking: Earn Rewards With $wsALOT, Powered by Suzaku

Dexalot is a decentralized exchange (DEX) built on the Dexalot L1 network, offering a central limit order book (CLOB) trading experience with the transparency and security of a blockchain. To further strengthen the network and reward its community, Dexalot has introduced a Liquid Staking program in partnership with Suzaku.

This guide covers everything you need to know about staking your $ALOT tokens, from the basics of how staking works, to step-by-step instructions for staking and unstaking, epoch schedules, rewards, fees, and the Suzaku Points program.

What is Staking?

Staking is the process of locking up tokens to secure a blockchain network or protocol and, in return, receive rewards. It is a core component of Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanisms, which are used by many major blockchain networks, including Dexalot.

When you stake your $ALOT tokens, you are actively contributing to the security and stability of the Dexalot blockchain. In exchange, you earn staking rewards distributed from network activity and fees.

Liquid Staking

Dexalot has partnered with Suzaku to build a Liquid Staking capability. Unlike traditional staking, where your tokens are locked and illiquid, Liquid Staking gives you a transferable receipt token ($wsALOT) in exchange for your staked $ALOT. This receipt token represents your staked position and accrues rewards over time, while remaining usable within the broader DeFi ecosystem.

Liquid Staking with Dexalot offers:

• Earn rewards: Receive $ALOT rewards from network fees and incentives.
• Stay liquid: Your staked position is represented by $wsALOT, a transferable token.
• Low minimum: Minimum staking amount is 1 $ALOT.
• No lockup penalty: Unstake at any time, subject to the epoch cooldown period.

How to Stake $ALOT

Staking $ALOT is a straightforward process completed directly in the Dexalot interface through the Avalanche C-Chain.

Step-by-Step: Staking

1. Connect your wallet on the Avalanche C-Chain: Ensure your Dexalot-compatible wallet (e.g., Core, MetaMask, Rabby) is connected to the Dexalot platform.
2. Navigate to the Staking section: Find the “STAKE” page on the Dexalot interface.
3. Enter the amount: Type the number of $ALOT tokens you wish to stake into the input field.
4. Click “STAKE”: Confirm the transaction in your wallet.
5. Receive $wsALOT: Once the transaction is confirmed, you will receive an equivalent amount of $wsALOT (“staked ALOT”) to your wallet. This token represents your staked position.

What is $wsALOT?

$wsALOT (“wrapped staked ALOT”) is the auto-compounding liquid receipt token you receive when staking $ALOT. It represents your proportional share of the staking pool. As rewards accumulate in the pool, each $wsALOT becomes redeemable for a greater amount of $ALOT over time.

How to Unstake

Unstaking converts your $wsALOT back into $ALOT. Due to the staking epoch system, there is a mandatory waiting period before your tokens can be fully withdrawn.

Step-by-Step: Unstaking

1. Navigate to the Staking section: Locate the Unstake panel in the Dexalot interface.
2. Enter the amount: Type the number of $wsALOT tokens you wish to unstake.
3. Submit the Unstake request: Confirm the transaction in your wallet. Your unstake request is now queued.
4. Wait for the epoch cooldown: A full staking epoch (7 days) must pass after your request before your $ALOT becomes withdrawable. See the Staking Epochs section below for details on epoch timing.
5. Withdraw your $ALOT: Once the epoch has passed, return to the Staking section, monitor your unstake status, and complete the withdrawal. $ALOT will be withdrawn to your Avalanche C-Chain wallet.

Unstake Waiting Period

Because staking epochs run on a fixed 7-day schedule that starts and ends on Wednesdays at 13:00:00 GMT, the time you wait depends on when during the current epoch you submit your unstake request:

Scenario	Estimated Wait Time
Unstake submitted at the start of an epoch	~14 days (must wait for current epoch to end, then the full next epoch)

Example: If you initiate an UNSTAKE on a Tuesday, you will be able to withdraw the unstaked $ALOT on or after Wednesday at 13:00:00 GMT — approximately 8 days later.

You can monitor the status of your unstake requests in the Staking section of the Dexalot interface.

Staking Epochs

What is a Staking Epoch?

A staking epoch is the fundamental time unit of the staking system. Each epoch is exactly 7 calendar days long, beginning and ending every Wednesday at 13:00:00 GMT.

The epoch schedule governs three key events:

• Unstaking and withdrawal: A full epoch must pass after an unstake request before $ALOT can be withdrawn.
• Reward calculation: Rewards are calculated at the close of each epoch based on the total staked pool and fees collected.
• Reward distribution and claiming: Rewards become claimable at the start of each new epoch.

Key Epoch Parameters:

• Epoch Duration: 7 calendar days
• Epoch Start/End: Every Wednesday at 13:00:00 GMT
• Unstake Cooldown: 1 full epoch (7–14 days depending on timing)
• Rewards Claimable: At the start of each new epoch

Staking Rewards

Staking $ALOT earns you rewards from two primary sources:

• Network Rewards: $ALOT distributed from Dexalot’s network block rewards, allocated proportionally to all stakers based on their share of the staking pool.
• Fee Revenue [In Development]: A portion of trading fees accumulated on Dexalot may be distributed to stakers as additional $ALOT rewards.
• Additional Incentives [In Development]: From time to time, bonus incentives may be introduced to reward stakers. These will be announced via Dexalot’s official channels.

All rewards are denominated in $ALOT and are claimable at the beginning of each new staking epoch. Rewards automatically accrue in the staking pool, meaning the value of each $wsALOT token appreciates over time relative to $ALOT.

Reward Rates

Reward rates are variable and depend on total network activity, the total amount of $ALOT staked in the protocol, and any additional incentives in place. Always refer to the Dexalot interface for the current estimated Annual Percentage Rate (APR).

Fees

Staking $ALOT on Dexalot is designed to be low-cost and accessible.

• Staking Fee: 10% — a 5% operator fee for validator infrastructure and a 5% protocol fee for Suzaku’s liquid staking protocol.
• Gas Fee: A small AVAX gas fee is required to process transactions on the Avalanche network. This is a standard network cost unrelated to Dexalot and is typically negligible.

There are no hidden fees, lockup penalties, or performance fees associated with the Dexalot Liquid Staking program.

Suzaku Points

What are Suzaku Points?

Suzaku Points are a measure of engagement with the Suzaku protocol during its launch phase. They reflect your participation in and contribution to the growth of the Suzaku ecosystem.

Points are awarded to users who actively engage with the protocol, including by staking $ALOT through Dexalot’s Liquid Staking interface, which is powered by Suzaku.

Why do Suzaku Points matter?

• Recognize early adopters: Points highlight and reward users who participate during the critical launch phase of the Suzaku protocol.
• Reflect ecosystem contribution: They serve as a record of your engagement and support for the network’s growth.
• May influence future distributions: While Suzaku Points have no guaranteed monetary value, they may influence future token distributions or other ecosystem rewards, at the discretion of the Suzaku team.

More on Suzaku Points

For full details on how Suzaku Points are earned, tracked, and potentially used, visit the official Suzaku documentation: https://docs.suzaku.network/suzaku-protocol/for-stakers/suzaku-points