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