About Staking

Stake your A0T tokens to unlock governance power and platform benefits. Lock them longer to maximize your staking score and influence.

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What is A0T? The utility token powering the Agent Zero ecosystem. Use it for governance voting, creating proposals, and accessing free LLM APIs. See Token Page.

A0T is the utility crypto token of the Agent Zero ecosystem. It is not a financial instrument but a tool that grants users access to platform features.

Holding and staking A0T allows you to:

  • Participate in community governance by voting on proposals.
  • Create new improvement proposals.
  • Access the Venice AI proxy to use LLMs within the Agent Zero framework for free (via API Key).
Token Details

A0T is deployed on the Base blockchain (Ethereum L2) and can be acquired through the official bonding curve or on decentralized exchanges. See Token Page.

Why stake instead of just hold?

While holding A0T in your wallet shows ownership, staking proves commitment. Staked tokens are locked on-chain, which means they cannot be sold or transferred while staked. This ensures that governance votes and API quotas are backed by genuine, committed holders.

Owning and operating with A0T token is your sole responsibility. A0T is not a financial instrument and is not covered by any guarantee or compensation scheme. Read the Project Paper

What is a Stake? Lock your A0T tokens on-chain to access platform features. No tokens are spent—they're frozen until you unstake them.

Staking means locking your A0T tokens on the blockchain for a period of time. No tokens are spent or lost during staking. They are simply "frozen" until you unstake them.

Staking serves two main purposes:

  1. Prevents double-spending: Tokens locked in a stake cannot be transferred or used for another action simultaneously.
  2. Authenticity & Commitment: It proves you are a committed member of the ecosystem.
How does staking work technically?

When you stake, you sign a blockchain transaction that transfers your tokens to a smart contract. The contract records your stake and issues you a "signature" that proves ownership and the staking parameters. Your tokens remain yours—they're just temporarily locked.

Can I unstake anytime?

If you chose no lock period, you can unstake at any time. If you chose a time-lock for a higher multiplier, you must wait until the lock expires before unstaking.

What happens to my stake if I sell/transfer my tokens?

Staked tokens cannot be sold or transferred. They are locked in the smart contract. Only after unstaking do they return to your wallet and become transferable again.

Staking tokens is optional and solely at your own risk. Smart contract interactions may result in loss of funds. Read the Staking Terms

What is Time-locking? Boost your influence by locking tokens longer. Lock for 2 years = 9x multiplier. Lock for 5 years = 15x multiplier.
Staking Score

Your influence on the platform and your API quota are determined by your Staking Score , not just the raw amount of tokens. Boost your score by locking your stake for a specific duration.

Multiplier examples:

  • No lock: 1x multiplier
  • 2 years: 9x multiplier
  • 5 years: 15x multiplier (maximum)

Take a look how stake score influences your API quota.

Complete Multiplier Table

The multiplier increases progressively as you lock for longer periods:

  • No lock: 1x multiplier (base)
  • 1 year: 5x multiplier
  • 2 years: 9x multiplier
  • 3 years: 12x multiplier
  • 4 years: 14x multiplier
  • 5 years: 15x multiplier (maximum)
Why lock tokens?

Time-locking demonstrates long-term commitment to the project. Users who lock for extended periods receive significantly higher influence in governance and larger API quotas, rewarding their dedication to the ecosystem.

What happens when my lock expires?

Once your lock period ends, your tokens can be unstaked at any time. Your staking score remains active until you actually unstake. You can also create a new stake with a different lock period if you wish.

Time-locking is optional and solely at your own risk. Locked tokens cannot be accessed until the lock period expires, which may result in impermanent or permanent loss. Read the Staking Terms

Where to do the Stake? Use the Web3 Connector dashboard at web3.agent-zero.ai to create stakes, view your balance, and manage active sessions.
Agent Zero Web3 Connector

Your dashboard for managing stakes and accessing platform features.
web3.agent-zero.ai

What you'll see

Wallet balance, active stakes, staking score , and the ability to manage your tokens and sessions.

How to stake

Click the "Connect" button in the top right corner of any Agent Zero page, connect your wallet, and follow the guided process.

Web3 Connector Dashboard
Supported Wallets

The Web3 Connector supports all major Ethereum-compatible wallets including MetaMask, Rabby, Coinbase Wallet, and WalletConnect-compatible wallets.

After staking

View all your stakes, their lock status, unlock dates, and total staking score directly in the dashboard. You can also manage active sessions and disconnect wallets.

Need help?

If you encounter any issues, visit our Discord community for support.

Benefits of Staking Unlock platform features by staking your A0T tokens. Your staking score determines your access level.
Free LLM API Access

Access Venice.ai's private AI models through our proxy service. Your API quota scales with your staking score .

LLM API Access via Venice.ai

Agent Zero provides a proxy service to Venice.ai, giving you access to private AI models. Your daily API quota is calculated based on your staking score relative to the total staked by all users.
Go to API Dashboard
Learn more about API quotas


Platform benefits are provided on an "as is" basis. Service availability, quotas, and features may change without notice. Read the API Terms

Staking Terms Understand your rights and responsibilities when staking A0T tokens. Please read before staking.

By staking A0T tokens, you agree to the following core terms:

  • Utility Token: A0T is a utility token, not a financial investment. There are no guarantees of returns or income.
  • Lock Period: If you choose a time-lock, your tokens cannot be unstaked until the lock period expires.
  • No Refunds: Staking transactions are final and cannot be reversed once confirmed on the blockchain.
  • Smart Contract Risk: Staking involves interaction with smart contracts. While audited, smart contracts may contain undiscovered vulnerabilities.
Platform Access

Staking grants access to platform features (voting, proposals, API) proportional to your staking score . Feature availability and quotas may change based on platform development and governance decisions.

Regulatory Compliance

You are responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction regarding cryptocurrency and token staking.

Amendments

These terms may be updated from time to time. Continued use of staking features constitutes acceptance of any modifications.

Read Full Staking Terms