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Overview

Staking NEWT tokens is crucial for maintaining the security, reliability, and integrity of Newton Protocol. Participants staking their tokens play an active role in securing the network, validating agent permissions, and facilitating cross-chain state transitions. Staking NEWT gives the holder eligibility for staking rewards as well as governance voting rights.

As Newton Protocol advances, NEWT holders will gain the ability to delegate tokens to Foundation validators through a delegated proof-of-stake (dPoS) model. The validator set will progressively expand:

  1. Foundation validators
  2. Permissioned third-party validators
  3. Fully permissionless validators

This phased approach ensures robust network security and operational maturity.

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Staking Rewards

NEWT staking rewards are determined and distributed programmatically by Newton Protocol, primarily based on validator performance and network participation. Rewards are estimated to be distributed weekly, although this frequency is subject to change as the protocol evolves. Magic Newton Foundation may also deposit additional validator rewards into the Protocol rewards contract as incentives to encourage more staking and increase the security of Newton Protocol.

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Reward Calculation

Rewards are calculated using two primary factors each epoch:

  1. Total Network Rewards: Combination of Foundation incentives and transaction fees generated by Newton Protocol
  2. Wallet’s Stakeweight: Calculated as the proportion of NEWT tokens staked by the wallet relative to the total NEWT tokens staked across the network at the beginning of an epoch

The formula for calculating a wallet’s reward for each epoch is:

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Eligibility

To become eligible for staking rewards, a holder must deposit NEWT into the Newton Protocol staking contract. With the exception of the first staking reward distribution, rewards eligibility begins in the next epoch following a holder’s staking deposit. The genesis reward period will begin 7 days after TGE.

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Unstaking Period

If you choose to unstake your tokens, they are subject to a 14-day cooldown period, during which they remain locked and non-transferable. This design ensures stability and prevents rapid withdrawal of stakes that might threaten network security. Once the 14-day cooldown period has surpassed, the NEWT tokens are made available to withdraw by the wallet at any time. There is no reward accrual when tokens are in cooldown.

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Network Reward Allocation

To bootstrap early participation and network security as well as support expansion in staking stages with validators coming online once Newton Keystore mainnet launches, Magic Newton Foundation has allocated 8.5% of the total NEWT token supply as Network Rewards. These rewards will be deposited into the Protocol staking contract and programmatically distributed by Newton Protocol. The rewards are designed to gradually decrease over time as onchain activity and fee-based rewards grow.  As the Newton Protocol ecosystem matures, Protocol activity will generate transaction fees paid in NEWT. A portion of these fee revenues will be distributed to validators and stakers, subject to governance. This dual rewards model (Foundation-funded & fee-based) is designed to transition validator compensation from Foundation-subsidized to self-sustainable mechanisms.

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Slashing Mechanism

When there are multiple validators in place, Newton Protocol will employ a slashing mechanism to maintain validator integrity. Validators acting maliciously or negligently risk losing part of their staked tokens. Slashed tokens from protocol validators are redistributed through rewards pool smart contracts, available for claims by compliant validators and stakers.

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How to Stake NEWT

There are two ways to stake NEWT:

Method 1: Newton.xyz

  • For those who have NEWT tokens on Newton.xyz, click here for instructions.

Method 2: Staking.newt.foundation

  • For those who have NEWT tokens in MetaMask or Coinbase Wallet, click here for instructions.

Staking rewards are the same for both methods. You can stake NEWT using one or both

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Method 1: Staking NEWT on Newton.xyz

  1. Log in to Newton.xyz

  2. Navigate to the Staking tab on the lefthand side of the page

  3. Enter the amount of NEWT tokens you wish to stake, then click Stake NEWT

  4. Fund your Newton.xyz account with mainnet ETH to pay gas fees

    For those who created a Newton.xyz account prior to June 23 2025 2:40pm ET, there are two wallet addresses linked to your account. The first is a smart contract wallet that is built for seamless automation through features like chain abstraction and session keys. The second is your Newton Reward Wallet—a non-custodial EOA used to stake NEWT and earn rewards.

    For those who created a Newton.xyz account after June 23 2025 2:40pm ET, you only have one wallet address.

  5. Visit Newton.xyz weekly to claim your accrued rewards. You can always stake your NEWT rewards to increase your staked balance and earn more rewards

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Method 2: Staking NEWT on Staking.newt.foundation

  1. Go to Staking.newt.foundation and connect your MetaMask or Coinbase Wallet

  2. Input the amount of NEWT tokens you want to stake and click Stake NEWT

  3. Click the button Confirm Staking and approve the staking transaction in your MetaMask or Coinbase Wallet

  4. Visit Staking.newt.foundation weekly to claim your accrued rewards. You can always stake your NEWT rewards to increase your staked balance and earn more rewards

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are there any fees for staking/unstaking NEWT?

    Yes, a small gas fee in mainnet ETH will apply when staking, unstaking, and claiming NEWT staking rewardstokens. The exact amount will depend on blockchain network conditions at the time of the transactionclaiming.

  • How do I receive more rewards?

    You can increase your rewards by:

    • Adding more NEWT to your position
    • Regularly claiming and restaking your rewards to increase your position

  • Can I still stake NEWT even if I did not receive a NEWT token airdrop?

    Yes! NEWT can be acquired through centralized or decentralized exchanges then staked through either Newton.xyz or Staking.newt.foundation.

  • What’s the difference between staking on Newton.xyz or Staking.newt.foundation?

    Newton.xyz is where you can stake NEWT tokens held in your Newton.xyz account. Staking.newt.foundation is where you can stake NEWT tokens held in your MetaMask or Coinbase Wallet. There is no difference in the staking reward amount whether you stake on Newton.xyz or Staking.newt.foundation.

  • I don’t have a MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet or Newton.xyz account. How do I stake NEWT?

    You can create a MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet or Newton.xyz account, send NEWT to that wallet and then stake.

  • What happens if I miss claiming my rewards?

    Your rewards will accumulate and remain available to claim. There’s no deadline for claiming rewards, and you won’t lose them by not claiming immediately.

  • Can I partially unstake my position?

    Yes, partial unstaking is supported. However, if you withdraw unstaked NEWT after the cooldown period has ended, you will only be able to withdraw the full amount that was unstaked.

  • How do I unstake my NEWT?

    Request to unstake NEWT via the staking interface. You need to wait for the 14-day cooldown period before tokens become transferable. Come back to withdraw the tokens after the cooldown period has ended.

    Unclaimed rewards are not subject to the cooldown period. Only staked NEWT is subject to the cooldown.