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Stader is a non-custodial, smart contract-driven liquid staking platform. It acts as essential infrastructure for Proof-of-Stake (PoS) networks, helping users discover and utilize staking solutions. Users stake their cryptocurrency assets on Stader, receiving tokenized versions (liquid tokens) in return. These liquid tokens represent the staked assets and continue to earn staking rewards while remaining liquid, allowing users to engage in other DeFi activities simultaneously. Stader operates across multiple ecosystems including BNB Chain, Polygon, Fantom, and Ethereum.

Stader addresses the liquidity issue prevalent in traditional crypto staking, where assets are locked for specific periods, becoming inaccessible. By offering liquid staking, Stader allows users to earn staking rewards while retaining access to their staked digital assets. This solves the problem of capital inefficiency, enabling users to participate in DeFi opportunities with their liquid tokens, thereby maximizing their potential returns and providing greater flexibility within the cryptocurrency market.

Liquid staking with Stader offers several advantages, including enhanced liquidity, security, and simplicity. Users gain immediate access to their staked tokens, avoiding lock-up periods, which provides flexibility to trade or use tokens in DeFi. Stader prioritizes security, with smart contracts regularly audited by leading blockchain experts like Halborn and Peckshield. The platform provides a user-friendly experience, competitive staking rewards, and auto-compounding features, ensuring optimal returns for sd holders and other stakers.

Stader issues liquid tokens (LSTs) representing staked assets that accrue rewards while remaining usable in DeFi. Unlike traditional staking where assets are locked, LSTs enable simultaneous staking yield and DeFi participation. This eliminates opportunity cost and provides liquidity without unstaking periods.

Stader uses node operator SD bonds as slashing insurance, algorithmic validator diversification to minimize risk, and multi-sig controlled contract upgrades. Permissionless node operators provide 0.4 ETH worth of SD per validator as collateral, while continuous monitoring rebalances stakes from underperforming validators.

Value accrues through (1) 20% protocol revenue funding quarterly SD buybacks, (2) staking rewards via xSD auto-compounding, (3) node operator bond markets enabling lending income, and (4) liquidity mining across partner DeFi protocols. This creates multiple deflationary and yield-bearing mechanisms.