Stader is a non-custodial, multichain staking platform. MaticX is Stader's liquid staking solution for MATIC on Polygon.

Liquid Staking

Stader (MaticX)

Protocol Code Quality

Protocol Maturity

Protocol Design

Risk Rating

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Average

* [Documentation](https://docs-new.staderlabs.com/category/polygon) 
 * Auditors 
 	* [Halborn](https://github.com/stader-labs/audits/blob/main/halborn/StaderLabs_MaticX_Smart_Contract_Security_Audit_Report_Halborn_Final.pdf) 
 	* [ImmuneBytes](https://immunebytes.s3.amazonaws.com/Stader%20Labs%20-%20Final%20Audit%20Report.pdf?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIATY4QLUGIE73XAXM3%2F20221019%2Fap-south-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20221019T210808Z&X-Amz-Expires=3600&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=42cbff7f27cde2e2ee0b92a83e41438dde1d79d1c512571a08923d73b0834ce3) 
 	* [Audits](https://staderlabs-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/audits/terra/Cryptonics_Audit_Report_Terra_V1.pdf) 
 	* [Audits](https://kp5hfcaxs2prkdoscwibtrbjjddvoov3huhezsxknanxfaucm76a.arweave.net/U_pyiBeWnxUN0hWQGcQpSMdXOrs9DkzK6mgbcoKCZ_w) 
 	* [Audits](https://github.com/HalbornSecurity/PublicReports/blob/master/CosmWasm%20Smart%20Contract%20Audits/Stader_Labs_LunaX_Contrracts_CosmWasm_Smart_Contract_Security_Audit_Report_Halborn_Final.pdf) 
 * Please see our [FAQ on experienced auditors](https://help.exponential.fi/en/articles/6381015-what-are-experienced-auditors)

Exploit/Hacks

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None

* [Website](https://polygon.staderlabs.com/home)  
 * Token: SD  
 * Tags: Liquid Staking

Info

* TVL: $96.1M (Rank #44)  
 * TVL Ranking by Liquid Staking: #4  
 * Blockchain: Hedera, Ethereum, Fantom, Binance, Near, Terra2  
 * Chain TVL  
 	* Hedera: $54.88M  
 	* Ethereum: $29.51M  
 	* Fantom: $4.34M  
 	* Binance: $4.06M  
 	* Near: $1.99M  
 	* Others: $1.36M

Key Metrics

Information


- Code reviewed by several experienced auditors including [Halborn](https://github.com/stader-labs/audits/blob/main/halborn/StaderLabs_MaticX_Smart_Contract_Security_Audit_Report_Halborn_Final.pdf) and [ImmuneBytes](https://immunebytes.s3.amazonaws.com/Stader%20Labs%20-%20Final%20Audit%20Report.pdf?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIATY4QLUGIE73XAXM3%2F20221019%2Fap-south-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20221019T210808Z&X-Amz-Expires=3600&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=42cbff7f27cde2e2ee0b92a83e41438dde1d79d1c512571a08923d73b0834ce3)
- Public team promotes accountability
- No documented protocol hacks since launch


- Core protocol launched in 2022; maturity less than a year increases technical risk as smart contracts are less battle-tested
- Top 20% by total value locked slightly reduces risk
- Governance decentralization is in the roadmap
- At least one critical governance issue documented

Risk Assessment

Stader abstracts away the challenges and risks around maintaining staking infrastructure by allowing users to delegate their MATIC to professional node operators.

What we like

Staking with Stader assumes greater security risks as the underlying smart contracts may be exploited. The treasury for Polygon MaticX is also controlled by a limited 2/3 multisig.

What we like less

Stader's liquid staking protocol offers you a great way to stake your MATIC and earn rewards for securing the Polygon network while remaining liquid with MATICX.

What it means for you

Summary

#### How Stader (MaticX) works
Stader allows users to earn staking rewards without locking assets or maintaining staking infrastructure. Users deposit their MATIC into Stader's smart contracts and receive MATICX in return which represents the value of the user's staked MATIC along with any staking rewards accrued or penalties inflicted on validators. Users can withdraw or redeem their MATICX back for their original MATIC at any time. Currently, all staking on Polygon occurs on the Ethereum mainnet.
#### How Stader (MaticX) makes money
Stader generates revenue by charging a 10% fee on the staking rewards earned by depositors. This fee is used for upgrading the protocol's staking infrastructure to improve the quality of products for users.
#### How you make money on Stader (MaticX)
Passive MATIC holders can generate additional yield by participating in the PoS validation mechanism to earn block rewards. The unlocked liquidity with MATICX can also be used on a number of popular DeFi protocols to generate additional yield.