TL;DR
- Axie Infinity launches a new dynamic staking experiment for AXS.
- Staking rewards will decrease by five percent every nine days.
- A new initiative will airdrop rewards to high Axie Score holders.
Axie Infinity has rolled out a new experiment in AXS staking, aiming to refine reward mechanisms and boost community engagement. The initiative targets long-term accumulation of AXS tokens while testing novel incentive models. The token unlock schedule remains aligned with the whitepaper, but the distribution strategy now follows a dynamic, contributor-driven approach.
The first modification reduces staking rewards by 5% every nine days. Contributors supported this method because it allows staking to persist indefinitely and provides measurable insights into how total value locked (TVL) responds to emission changes, independent of market price. This adjustment begins December 1, 2025, and offers a structured, predictable decline in rewards.
Alongside the standard rewards, Axie introduces a manual experiment rewarding players with high Axie Scores. Participants receive monthly snapshots and airdrops to acknowledge exceptional contributions and high staked amounts. This initiative aims to start in January 2026, creating a semi-active reward stream that encourages engagement beyond passive staking.
Developers emphasize that staking utility extends beyond yield
Rewards may include in-game progression boosts, yield-weighted enhancements, exclusive access, and other DeFi features. Initial testing occurs on App.Axie, with plans to integrate successful features into Atia’s Legacy after careful development and evaluation.
The team clarified the distinction between token unlocks and distribution schedules. While the unlock timetable follows the original whitepaper, Axie retains discretion over remaining rewards, which currently account for around 5% of total staking tokens. The dual approach—passive on-chain rewards and semi-active off-chain incentives—reduces technical complexity while allowing the community to participate meaningfully.
This staking experiment reflects Axie Infinity’s commitment to understanding user behavior, optimizing TVL, and expanding the practical applications of Axie Score in both staking and the broader economy. The project will share updates and additional details in upcoming announcements as the experiment progresses.
