Frequently asked questions

WStaking is a multi-chain staking platform that combines on-chain smart-contract accounting with off-chain operational execution. Users connect a supported wallet, choose an available network, asset, staking duration, and amount, and then confirm the required transaction through their wallet. The applicable smart contract records the staking position and manages the relevant staking functions according to the deployed contract generation. After a staking transaction is confirmed, assets may move through WStaking's operational liquidity infrastructure as described in the Whitepaper and Risk Disclosure. WStaking does not provide investment advice and does not guarantee profits or future returns.

WStaking supports selected assets on specific blockchain networks. Current production deployments are: * X Layer — V5 * BNB Smart Chain — V5 * Base — V3 Supported assets include USDT, USDC, and XLayer_USDT where available for the applicable network and contract deployment. Available assets and staking options may differ by network, contract generation, and current product configuration. Users should confirm the currently available network, asset, duration, and product details in the application before staking.

Open the Contract Registry, select the correct network, and compare the full contract address with the contract shown in your wallet transaction. Do not rely only on shortened address characters or unofficial sources. Before signing, verify: * the official WStaking domain; * the selected network; * the full contract address; * the requested wallet action.

CredShields audited the relevant WStaking contract implementation using BNB Smart Chain Testnet from March 10–19, 2026, followed by a retest on March 20, 2026. WStaking subsequently deployed the remediated implementation to supported production networks. The published audit scope should not be interpreted as an independent audit of every current production deployment, future contract version, frontend component, backend service, network, or operational system.

No. An audit reviews a defined scope at a specific point in time. It may identify weaknesses and document remediation, but it does not guarantee that: * smart contracts are free from all vulnerabilities; * future upgrades are risk-free; * frontend systems are risk-free; * backend systems are risk-free; * wallets or networks are risk-free; * operational systems are risk-free. Users should not interpret an audit as a guarantee of safety.

WStaking uses different contract generations and deployment configurations across supported networks. Current production generations are: * X Layer — V5 * BNB Smart Chain — V5 * Base — V3 The core staking model is shared, but available assets, staking functions, administrative capabilities, and position behavior may differ according to: * network; * contract generation; * deployment configuration; * product configuration.

The currently published staking plan structure is: * 1 Month — 10% APR * 3 Months — 12% to 15% APR * 6 Months — 15% to 24% APR * 12 Months — 24% to 36% APR Available options may vary according to network, asset, contract generation, and current product configuration. Users should always review the values displayed in the application before confirming a stake.

APR increases according to the staking amount within the applicable duration plan. Under the current production configuration: * a staking amount of 10 or more qualifies for the applicable minimum APR; * once the staking amount reaches 10,000 or more, the position reaches the maximum APR available for the selected duration. Users should confirm the actual APR displayed in the application before signing the staking transaction.

APR is an annualized reward rate used to describe the applicable reward configuration for a staking option. It is not: * an immediate payout; * guaranteed income; * guaranteed investment return. Actual outcomes may depend on: * staking amount; * staking duration; * contract rules; * network conditions; * user actions; * claims; * additional deposits; * renewal behavior; * unstaking conditions.

The APR and staking duration assigned when a position is created remain associated with that position according to the applicable contract and product rules. Future adjustments to available staking plans generally apply to newly created positions and do not change the recorded reward terms of already-active positions unless the applicable implementation specifies otherwise.

WStaking rewards form part of the platform's broader operating model. Operational revenue sources may include: * exchange trading-fee rebates; * partner or affiliate rebate programs; * trading-volume incentives; * strategy execution; * liquidity-management activities; * other operating revenue generated through supported exchange relationships. The staking smart contracts record and calculate rewards according to the applicable staking rules, but exchange and strategy operations occur outside the staking contracts. Because these activities occur off-chain, public blockchain records do not provide a complete view of exchange balances, strategy execution, fee rebates, or account-level operating performance. Rewards should not be interpreted as guaranteed returns generated by any single revenue source.

No. WStaking provides staking infrastructure and related platform information. Nothing in the application, documentation, FAQ, or related pages should be interpreted as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice. WStaking does not guarantee profits, fixed returns, or future performance.

There is no separate minimum reward amount required for a claim. For the current V3 and V5 production contracts, accrued rewards may become claimable after at least one minute of staking, subject to the applicable contract and staking state. Claim completion may still depend on: * applicable contract rules; * wallet approval; * available payout liquidity; * network execution; * blockchain confirmation. Claiming rewards is separate from unstaking principal.

No. Claiming available rewards is separate from full unstaking and does not by itself close the staking position where both actions are supported.

Where additional deposits are supported, users may add funds to an existing staking position. When additional funds are added: * the additional amount becomes part of the existing position; * staking timing restarts from the confirmed additional-deposit transaction; * the applicable duration remains tied to the active position; * the applicable APR remains subject to the active position and contract-generation rules. Users should review the updated position information after the additional-deposit transaction is confirmed.

A staking position does not enter renewed status merely because the original duration has reached its end. After the original duration ends, the user can claim the accumulated rewards. When the applicable reward claim is completed while the principal remains staked, the position enters renewed status according to the applicable contract rules. For a renewed stake: * a full unstake does not apply an early-unstake penalty; * promotional APR does not apply to the renewed period; * if the user performs a supported partial unstake, the remaining amount is created or recalculated as a new staking position with new APR and terms based on the remaining amount and applicable duration. Users should review the updated position information shown by the application after renewal or partial unstaking.

No. Reaching the end of the original staking duration alone does not automatically place the position into renewed status. For the current supported behavior, the user first completes the applicable reward claim after maturity while the principal remains staked. The position then enters renewed status according to the applicable contract rules.

Yes. A renewed position can be fully unstaked without an early-unstake penalty. Users should still review the displayed position details and wallet transaction before confirming the unstake.

Full unstaking exits the applicable staking position. Partial unstaking removes only the selected supported amount while leaving a remaining position active according to the applicable contract rules, where that function is supported. The effect on: * rewards; * remaining amount; * remaining term; * APR; * penalty treatment depends on the applicable contract generation and product rules.

Partial unstaking is supported for applicable positions created under V3 and later contract generations. Partial unstaking is not available for promotional APR positions. Users should review the application before confirmation because function availability can depend on the position and contract generation.

For a supported partial unstake, at least 10 must remain in the staking position. A partial unstake that would leave less than the required remaining amount should not be treated as a valid supported partial-unstake state.

For supported partial-unstake behavior, the remaining amount is created or recalculated as a new staking position. Its APR and applicable terms are recalculated according to: * the remaining amount; * the applicable staking duration; * the relevant contract rules. Users should not assume that the remaining amount retains the exact APR and terms of the previous position.

For an applicable promotional APR position: * a full early unstake applies the full applicable early-unstake penalty; * the normal time-based penalty reduction does not apply; * partial unstaking is not available. Users should confirm whether a position uses promotional APR before attempting an early unstake.

For non-promotional positions, the currently published early-unstake penalty structure is: * 1 Month — 10% * 3 Months — starts at 15% and reduces toward 10% over time * 6 Months — starts at 24% and reduces toward 10% over time * 12 Months — starts at 36% and reduces toward 10% over time The exact result depends on the applicable staking position, elapsed duration, contract generation, and current product rules. Promotional APR positions use the full applicable early-unstake penalty.

The seven-day process is conditional. It is not the standard withdrawal period. When sufficient payout liquidity is available, unstaking proceeds through the normal applicable contract flow. If payout liquidity is temporarily insufficient, a conditional unlock request may be created. In that situation: 1. operational liquidity may be prepared or replenished; 2. the request may remain in processing for up to seven days; 3. the request may be released earlier when sufficient liquidity becomes available; 4. after release, the user must still complete the required wallet-signed unstake transaction; 5. the transaction must still receive blockchain confirmation. Submitting an unlock request does not itself complete unstaking.

Confirm that the official domain is: `wstaking.net` Users should access contracts, documentation, and communication channels through official WStaking pages such as: * Official Links; * Contract Registry; * Docs; * Wallet Safety; * Verify Before You Stake. Avoid unsolicited messages, unofficial advertisements, or third-party links that are not published through official WStaking pages.

No. WStaking support should never request: * a seed phrase; * a recovery phrase; * a private key; * a wallet password. Users must never provide these credentials to anyone.

Use the official WStaking support contact shown on the website. When requesting support, users may provide: * the relevant network; * wallet address; * contract address; * transaction hash; * a concise description of the issue. Users must never send private keys or recovery phrases. Official support email: `service@wstaking.net`

Users should review the principal risks described in the WStaking Risk Disclosure, including: * smart-contract and technical risk; * staking and reward risk; * liquidity and unstaking risk; * operational and fund-flow risk; * counterparty and custody risk; * market and stablecoin risk; * wallet and transaction risk; * regulatory and jurisdiction risk. Blockchain confirmation and an audit do not remove these risks.