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NFT Staking in 2024: What To Know Before Staking

Cem Dilmegani
Updated on Feb 13
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One of the problems with illiquid assets like art and collectibles is that they do not generate cash flows until sold. NFTs are also like art and collectibles. However, regular cash flows can be generated with NFT staking. This article will explain NFT staking and the factors you should consider before staking your NFT. 

What is NFT staking? 

Staking is depositing a cryptocurrency in a blockchain network and receiving rewards for not selling it while it is staked.

NFTs can be staked in a staking platform to earn rewards without having to sell the NFTs. It works like a time deposit bank account: you deposit a certain amount of money, and you will earn interest on it. In NFT staking, instead of depositing money, you deposit NFTs, and you will be compensated for that.  

How does it work? 

NFT staking is a new concept, and how it works can change in different markets.

The general idea is this:

  1. NFT is sent to a DeFi platform and it is staked using a smart contract in a liquidity pool.
  2. Depositors earn rewards according to the protocol system. The rewards can be in the DeFi platform token or another NFT.

Factors to consider 

Can you stake it?

Not every NFT can be staked. If you are considering staking, ensure that the NFT you want to buy or mint can be staked.

Lockup period

Some NFT staking platforms have no lock-up period and some do. The lock-up period can be anything from days to years.1

Annualized percentage yield

Annualized percentage yield (APY) is the expected return on a staked NFT. Some projects can offer a high APY, but be aware of their sustainability. Each protocol has a different way of calculating APY. The rarity and price of the NFT can have an impact on the APY.2

Community participation

Some NFTs staking platforms distribute rewards with their native cryptocurrency tokens that can have utilities such as voting power on the platform. 

Cryptocurrencies volatility

NFTs are denominated in cryptocurrencies, and the staking rewards are also paid in cryptocurrencies. The volatility of the cryptocurrency can have a significant impact on the value of NFTs and the rewards received from them. 

Where you can stake your NFTs

  • NFTX is a platform that aims to provide liquidity to the illiquid market of NFTs.
  • Band Royalty is a music NFT platform that enables the staking of NFTs from its limited collection.
  • Kira network is a layer 1 network that offers derivative products on staked assets. Kira is still in testnet.
  • Onessus is a play-to-earn game that allows NFT staking with the combination of its in-game cryptocurrency.

NFT staking is a new concept in the world of blockchain. A unified model has not been developed yet, which is why different platforms offer different systems. Nevertheless, the idea of earning passive income on an illiquid investment has a lot of potential because NFTs are here to stay due to their disruptive use cases

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He led technology strategy and procurement of a telco while reporting to the CEO. He has also led commercial growth of deep tech company Hypatos that reached a 7 digit annual recurring revenue and a 9 digit valuation from 0 within 2 years. Cem's work in Hypatos was covered by leading technology publications like TechCrunch and Business Insider.

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