> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.xyo.network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.xyo.network/xyo-layer-one/staking/genesis-staking-explained.md). # Genesis Staking Explained The launch of System Staking on XYO Layer One comes with a unique opportunity: the Genesis Staking Period. For the first 30 days, early stakers can earn from a special reward pool of over 100 million $XL1, on top of the natural rewards generated by the network itself. Visit to stark staking!
This pool grows in two ways: * **Block Rewards:** Each new block contributes a portion of rewards to the [step reward pool](/xyo-layer-one/rewards/step-rewards.md). * **Community Milestones:** As more $XYO is staked, new tiers unlock and additional $XL1 is added to the pool. ### Genesis Tiers * **Tier 1 — 0 $XYO Staked** * We've already boosted the pool with $100M XL1! * **Tier 2 — 500M $XYO Staked** Once the community reaches 500 million $XYO staked, XYO's total pool boost reaches 150M $XL1! * **Tier 3 — 1B $XYO Staked** Once the community reaches 1 billion $XYO staked, XYO's total pool boost reaches 200M $XL1! ### Why Timing Matters * **Earlier you stake, the better.** * The earlier you stake, the larger amount of step rewards you receive! * **Longer you stake, the better.** * The longer you stake, the bigger your step rewards are, as well! * **Your percentage of the total staked supply defines your share of the rewards.** * The more you stake, the higher your percentage of total stake is. This percentage also drives how much of the pool you receive. * **Large or early stakes capture a proportionally higher return.** * When you stake early, you can get larger percentages of early steps' rewards! This means your rewards at the end of Genesis will be larger. ### Start Staking! Genesis Staking is designed to boost the growth of XYO Layer One, and reward some of our earliest system stakers. Start staking at